Elders claim mummy's absence has caused natural disasters and send new petition to Kremlin after first snub from Putin.

Birds that Vladimir Putin tried to save have 'almost disappeared' due to illegal shooting.

Big cat had preyed on domestic dogs in Russia and China, but will now be mated with older tigress Prima in Rostov.

Grieving father tells of how his entire family was wiped out and blames official corruption for lack of safety at Winter Cherry mall.

Damage from wave of floods already labelled 'catastrophic' with worse to come as Russian president Vladimir Putin demands: 'Put people first'.

Russian president warns that 'the work is going slowly' and calls for progress.

Plans to develop Russky Island as 'a model advanced development area'.

Focus placed on the Far East of Russia, with duty-free zone, tax incentives, and lower costs for ships.

Customs procedures and rules on foreigners staying in duty-free region will be relaxed in move that will bolster the economy and boost trade from 2016.

Dmitry Medvedev promises economic and military development of territory disputed since the end of World War Two.