Workers at new spaceport write messages to Vladimir Putin on roofs of buildings after going months without pay.

Extinct reptile with 'toothy grin' found by fishermen as they rafted in remote area of the Yamal peninsula.

Iturup gets connected, opening up the stunning scenery of the Kuril Islands to tourism.

Remarkable images show a test tube blood sample from a female of the long-extinct species. 

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

Fashion comes full circle as boots with 1,500 years of history become a cat walk sensation.

Retired teacher Angela Vorobyova braves monsoons and dances a tango to reach peak - and honour an 80 year old promise.

Image goes on display at new Tobolsk museum dedicated to the exile of Nikolai II and family shortly before they were shot.

Scientists close to precise dating of the Shigir Idol, twice as ancient as the Egyptian Pyramids.

Entertainment resort with a golf course in summer and ski area in winter set to be built as part of 24 billion rouble project.