After months of speculation, parliament and President rubber-stamp deal that will see gas sent to China.
In beach resort of Listvyanka alone, 98 contaminated streams are disgorging sewage and chemical waste into the pristine waters of the world's oldest lake.
Dozens of volunteers join search to find his loveable, trusting German Shepherd kidnapped by dog-snatchers.
Probe underway into 50 year old Angarsk maternity hospital medic whose dedication is geared to have cost her life.
British man to become the first in the world to ride from Pacific to Atlantic ocean.