Alrosa to announce timetable within two weeks, with exchange likely open by 2016.

No foul play involved as 'satellite evidence' shows Kuzya did not attack chickens across border.

This endangered snow leopard and her two cautious cubs are among only 100 or so living in the wild in Russia.

Amazing new pictures show a endangered Amur leopard with a cub.

Yakutia Airlines boosts flights from Alaska to some of the world's greatest, yet most unexplored holiday destinations.

New Russian national park, aimed at saving endangered big cats has won praise from Prince Michael of Kent. 

How a poacher turned gamekeeper is helping the survival of these endangered cats.

Respected wildlife expert gunned down in Omsk region tragedy.

Fresh water supply crisis looms in parts of Siberia as critics accuse hydroelectric firm of 'excessive drainage' from lake.

A peaceful sunrise outing of two young brown bears caught in an enchanting video.