Avelina Antsiferova fulfilled her life's dream when she sat in cockpit of wartime Douglas C-47, 69 years after kissing her papa goodbye for last time.
Boy was mauled to death, his sister managed to escape and raised alarm.
Fast track evolution as great Siberian symbol is surprisingly unmasked as an immigrant breed.
Endemic to the remote island of Novaya Zemlya, it survived the Ice Age here, scientists believe, the only creature known to have done so.
First findings from joint UK-Russian project funded by Abu-Dhabi give positive news on future for the rare bird of prey.
Concern from scientists over potential danger to gas production facilities in region vital for energy supplies.
More than 20 calves born although park keepers say there could be more.
Eye-catching numbers have emerged on the expected trade boom from the Arctic route to Europe for Chinese business.