time zones in Russia

Far East gets new time zone - as Siberia switches to permanent winter time

Russia will have 11 time zones instead of the current nine, with Siberia's Kemerovo region moving one hour further from Moscow.

All year winter arrives in Siberia as Russia reverts to 11 time zones from Pacific to Baltic

Clocks change for the final time, except in Kemerovo, Kamchatka and Chukotka. Confused?

Endless summertime in Siberia 'to end' as clocks go back and 'old time zones return'

Russia is going back in time if - as expected - new draft laws are passed by the country's parliament.

Festive tree erupts in flames as several thousand mark New Year celebration

The 25 metre tall tree in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk burns to ashes in minutes as fireworks usher in 2018 across Russia.

Tourists from US, France and Russia injured in rough helicopter landing in Kamchatka

They suffered broken spines and ribs after incident near Mutnovsky volcano.

Faith conquers the cold: across Siberia, Russians mark Orthodox Epiphany

Despite warnings of severe temperatures, hundreds of thousands of Russians take ice dips in an annual ritual marking Christ’s baptism in the River Jordan.

Taking the plunge in icy Siberian waters, locals mark Orthodox Epiphany

From the Pacific in the east, to the Urals in the west, hardy Russians display their religious feelings - and bravery.

Summer comes to chilly Magadan

Locals get time off week for rare visit to the beach.

Place your bets! Casino oasis to rival Macau and Las Vegas set to open this year

More than 130billion roubles invested in special gambling zone to lure wealthy Asian tourists to Russia, complete with its own beach, marina and ski area.