Location still a mystery for aching president's away-from-it-all hike.
Children in the West received gifts from Father Christmas earlier this week, but Russian youngsters still have a few days to wait.
The ancient mummy of a mysterious young woman, known as the Ukok Princess, is finally returning home to the Altai Republic this month.
Irina Mukhamedshina, 24, a professional dog handler, is perhaps the world's leading expert in training foxes as pets.
Bears are increasingly coming out of the forest in search of food, say wildlife experts.
Schoolgirls found the kittens on waste land in Novosibirsk, and built a shelter.
Sochi Olympics competitor died at the scene of head-on smash.
Heart-wrenching but inspiring story of romance emerges as 96 year old Japanese ex-PoW pens emotional last letter to his dead Russian wife.