The 25 metre tall tree in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk burns to ashes in minutes as fireworks usher in 2018 across Russia.
The anglers became trapped in mouth of Silinka River as it joins the Amur River.
Gems and precious metals rain over Russia’s coldest region as police and secret services stage emergency search.
Yevgeny Tikhonov, 26, was climbing a student dormitory building in subzero temperatures; probe underway to discover how he died.
All on board safe after An-148 jet returns to Talakan Airport soon after takeoff.
Governor takes charge of rescue operation and sends ‘don’t panic’ message plus blankets, water and food to coal workers.
Her partner survived but Russian Railways warn people to take more care close to busy railroads.
Baby big cat was only four or five months old, sparking concern for the animal’s mother and any siblings.
Video shows how RAV4 is hit twice, sparking huge flashes, paralysing the vehicle.
At least 138 miners brought safely to surface of Alrosa's Mir complex with hopes of getting remaining men out alive.