Homes underwater in this Far East city, but Russia escapes the worst of destruction.

Hi-tech project would use computer models to predict climate change and help with safe production of oil and gas in Northern Russia.

Appalling conditions in Alrosa's Mir mine forces end to search on submerged level 310 some 11 days after devastating flood.

Scientist Vladimir Surdin believes 'silver clouds' were the cause of the multi-coloured night sky witnessed by thousands of people.

Bear and goats among drowned animals at two zoos after typhoon and heavy rain hits Russian Far East.

Most fires will not be extinguished, with major cities polluted by fumes.

Experts in Tomsk use pioneering techniques to solve crimes.

So far 60 birds saved but they are so thickly covered in oil they cannot fly or swim.