Local reindeer herder witnessed the tundra explosion that led to birth of new hole in river.
Agafya Lykova rejects leaving her remote house even though debris from coming rocket launch could fall dangerously close.
Kiara, born to a ligress and a lion, is so unusual that no-one seems sure what to call her.
Girl walked 8 km all alone in minus 34C from remote family home to report her beloved grandmother's death, and beg help for blind grandfather.
Hallucinations from new synthetic substance made man think his home was full of gas and he needed to save his son.
Mummified potentate and wife were found in burial mound 42 metres in diameter, and they went to the next life alongside 9 geldings, saddled and harnessed.
Hermit Agafya Lykova to be sent urgent supplies this week to help her get through winter.
Scientists split after expedition to see the '100 million year old reptile' in Yamal.
Russian photographer writes about a volcanic eruption at Tolbachik, seen by the Soviets as the most lunar place on the planet.