Shocking but inspiring account of heroic woman who survived after bear overpowered her, then buried her alive as its dinner.

Urgent measures underway to evacuate residents of remote villages after flood threat caused by rising water above new ‘dam’.

Deposits uncovered 56 years ago set to finally be extracted as drillers aim to take on China and become a major force in producing ore.

Huge progress as Russia's $5 billion cosmodrome is readied for first launch.

Modern-day zeppelins costing $30 million each would revolutionise transport links and economic exploitation of Siberia in $240 billion plan.

Prime Minister's eastern promise of special incentives for entrepreneurs.

Sardana Avksentyeva swept to power as mayor of Russia’s diamond capital in September.