Crew of Siberian UTair plane tell of 'confusion and silence' from air traffic controllers at key moment.

Doctors fought in vain to save  Alexander Stakhanov, 35, on the frozen surface of the world's deepest lake.

Now the Far East of Russia linked to beaches and cities in the sun with direct routes from Vladivostok on low-cost airline Vietjet.

But how did ancient artists create prehistoric masterpieces on sheer cliffs today only accessible by sophisticated modern climbing equipment?

When Vadim Kolpakov went on an expedition to the north of Irkutsk region, he had no inkling of the sensational discovery he was about to make.

Baby big cat was only four or five months old, sparking concern for the animal’s mother and any siblings.

The meteorite that crashed to Earth in the Urals was attacked by a UFO causing it to explode and shatter, it was claimed on Thursday.

Monument to Kate Marsden unveiled in Sosnovka village 123 years after she set out on her epic work.

Bizarre claim in New York Observer says tattooed Ukok 'princess' preserved in ice casket led to Donald Trump's victory over Clinton.

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