Shortage of fish in rivers had led to hungry beasts prowling close to homes.

Tourism Agency of Thailand (TAT) to push native gastronomy to Russian visitors.

The American fast food chain is on the way into the largest (populated) Big Mac-free territory on the globe: but do the locals want it?

A perfect place for Western visitors to mix with locals in this informal, fun, modern restaurant. 

Do try the signature Russian Pelmeni, a kind of Siberian Ravioli - a must for any traveller. The chef swears that such collection of all kinds of pelmeni from all over the world you will not find in any other restaurant. Check it out!

In the same complex as the Doubletree by Hilton hotel. The bar offers an excellent selection of beers from around the world. 

They say every cloud has a silver lining, and it looks like the same is true with typhoons.

Longest established Irish pub in Novosibirsk. Formerly 'Beer Mug', it was also the first Irish pub opened east of Urals in 1997. 

Certainly worth a visit, even for a quick pint of - always fresh - Guinness.

It is only a short walk up the Krasniy Prospect from Lenin Square, where the Opera and Ballet is; two rooms, sitting up to 60 people, get crowded on weekends, when popular local bands play live music. 

Locals in Norilsk dive head first into the 4-metre deep fluffy snow as if it were a swimming pool.

Nurse Elena is coaled over after receiving 5 tons of coal for shedding 35 kilograms.

Hungry predators arrive at local eye clinic ‘for a check up’, or more likely a meal, banging on door to demand entry.

Retired worker from ‘secret plant’ walked out of wild where bears and wolves roam after 100 searchers stopped hunt.