The famously clear waters of Baikal - the world's deepest and oldest lake - are under threat from tourists, says leading scientist Maxim Timofeyev.

A favourite for glamorous pictures by Instragram fans yet visitors are warned to take extreme care.

Instagrammers still find a way - driving over fields of grass, wild cannabis and nettles to reach turquoise waters despite ‘dangers to health’.

 Novosibirsk resident developed symptoms of the illness that has baffled scientists and doctors during visit to family in Kazakhstan.

Population told there is a 'need' to get back into the garden or field and pull together to overcome economic crisis.

Students and male 'accomplice' to face justice accused of torturing and killing dogs and cats, posting pictures online, and other crimes.

New scientific discovery of a 'novel type of luciferin' making the Siberian Luminous Earthworm glow in the dark.