The meteorite that crashed to Earth in the Urals was attacked by a UFO causing it to explode and shatter, it was claimed on Thursday.

Greenpeace claim authorities underestimate the scale of destruction, amid warnings of lack of resources to fight fires. 

Thanks to Novosibirsk scientists we can see how she looked in real life, the vivid colours she wore and her stylish headdress. And her beauty secrets!

Her fun blog from 'cool and exciting' Yakutsk has tips on making the most of the extreme cold.

As police say lama found in lotus positon was destined for sale on black market, there are claims it was one step away from becoming a Buddha.

Reindeer herders find more craters in the far north in a deepening puzzle for scientists. 

Stunning statue with 'encrypted codes' is 11,000 years old, even more ancient than previously believed.

Mysterious 'gigantic' hole in remote region spotted by helicopters over gas-rich Yamal peninsula.

New four times a week link between Beijing and Vladivostok.