Deadly pesticide used to kill zoo big cat prompting demands for punishment and claims of cover-up.

Tourist numbers from Siberia rising as economy improves following 2014 downturn

Ice swimmers from team 'Morozhenki' (Ice-creams) in Vladivostok enjoy their own cold war, and insist it is healthy.

The beaches here are thronged with sun-seekers, children paddle in the warm waters — even the babushki are relaxed.

It's the day Siberians have fun drenching each other - but why?

Sasivat Wongsinsavat called Kuzbass cradle of Thai boxing at the opening of Muay Thai Championship.

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Man, 31, fell onto metal spikes while 'trying to flee his ex-girlfriend'

Antidote to gloomy news in the world as 1,525 wear swimsuits for annual Siberian snow festival.