Putin fires top official in Russian Far East, and calls for Investigative Committee to check how authorities performing.
Southern Siberia hit by punishing flames causing death and destruction.
Pristine forests around the world's oldest lake go up in flames.
Unique research station in the remote taiga is used by scientists worldwide to measure if man is behind climate change.
Lena River fleet cannot sail after abnormal heat causes 2.5 metre water level drop.
Real-life adventurers to a 'professional blonde' queue to participate in the ultimate brutal television reality contest, where 'rape and murder' are not banned.
Pictures show how drivers face deadly threat from summer fire 'hell' as fuel truck went at top speed to avoid killer spark.
Marina Fokina, 34, screamed at beast: 'Eat me but don't touch my child.'
Enough joking. New NASA-Russian research is leading to concern that global warming is causing truly disturbing changes to the virgin forests of northern Russia.