Satellites show giant hole ringed by 20 'baby craters'.

Forest infernos will be extinguished by the weekend, pledges government, as wildfires become political issue in Moscow.

Vostochny's debut blastoff will be next year, hopefully spring, a delay of at least four months.

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and US secretary of state John Kerry will attend the May 14-15 Arctic Council in Kiruna, Sweden.

Russian President to 'personally' monitor situation amid fears projects could alter river flows and harm Baikal eco-system.

Russian government proposes intriguing solution if Ulaanbaatar halts plans for hydropower dams on the Selenga River.

Travel for the first time by train to Russia's diamond capital, the coldest city in the world!

Call to locals and tourists to aid experts counter the green gunge 'polluting' world's deepest lake.

Sparkling discovery of precious gems in solidified lava of Tolbachik flare-up.

Image of 'polluted red river' caused shock but Nornickel stresses it is committed to cleaning up environment, and there will be no repeat.