Officials deny any risk of atomic contamination from the site in Sakha Republic.
Move defies hunters who want to keep shooting the black bear.
Waste threatens 11,000 people in Pervomaisk after 'violation of safety rules’.
Fresh water supply crisis looms in parts of Siberia as critics accuse hydroelectric firm of 'excessive drainage' from lake.
Today the Asia Pacific is a vital center of economic development and progressive political influence.
Russian President to 'personally' monitor situation amid fears projects could alter river flows and harm Baikal eco-system.
The massive property boost for the republic's capital Ulan-Ude was unveiled ahead of the major Baikal Forum of Economics in the city.
'Turn to the East', which started a year ago, is gaining popularity
North Korea urged to join Russia and China in fixing reliable numbers for Amur big cats.
The Russian government has ordered the evacuation of North Pole-40 Arctic Station.