The Amur cubs were specially trained to cope after being raised in Zhelundinsky Nature Reserve.

Would-be participants accuse Yevgeny Pyatkovsky of cheating them over the ultimate reality game show combating bears and wolves on an Ob River island.

Ideas are clearly needed for more effective ways of countering the annual wildfire scourge, as the trend remains towards drier and hotter summers.

Demands increased on 3 August for a 'state of emergency' to be declared on the world's fifth longest river due to a catastrophic shortage of water.

There was an inspiring new aspect to the May 9 Victory Day commemorations across Russia, thanks to the idea of a Siberian man.

President on 'unofficial' holiday amid some of Russia's most spectacular scenery.

Capable of carrying 200 people and tonnes of cargo, new blimp for the 21st century could soon be taking off.

Family of predators terrorise summer camp in heart of Russia’s coldest region - with 83 year old hunter standing guard.

Fashion comes full circle as boots with 1,500 years of history become a cat walk sensation.

Forest fire may have caused the blasts which led to 400 people being evacuated.