Nematodes moving and eating again for the first time since the Pleistocene age in major scientific breakthrough, say experts.

A 44 per cent decline in diamond production was announced by Russian gem producer Alrosa.

Valery Malkov from Bratsk, Irkutsk region, was wearing only a T-shirt, shorts and slippers.

Yakutian huntsmen said the new draft law threatens traditional dog breeding.

One estimate is half a million new jobs stemming from improvements to the Baikal-Amur Mainline link amid hopes of foreign investment.

Palaeontologist says osteoporosis could have been major contributor, brought on by a lack of minerals in habitat from climate change.

More than 20 calves born although park keepers say there could be more.

Former paratrooper conscript Timofey Menshikov wanted to escape modern life - and vodka - now faces reunion with family he left behind.