Across the Russian polar regions, these eye-catching pictures show how thawing soil leads to territories being washed away.

An extraordinary adventure, blessed by the Queen of England and the Tsarina of Russia.

Tigre de Cristal under fire for 'abusing' rare big cat to promote gambling revolution.

Feeling ill during foreign assignment, she was sent alone on 300 km train journey less than 48 hours before she died of serious blood infection.

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

Oleg Fedyura drowned on way to waterlogged district when his vehicle was swept away while crossing river.

Russia’s coldest region harvests first berries and mushrooms weeks ahead of schedule.

Carcass of dead animal with bird-like beak and fur on its tail poses new questions.

Local reindeer herder witnessed the tundra explosion that led to birth of new hole in river.