The List of the small-numbered ingenious peoples of Russia is supllied with one more nation of setu, a Finno-Ugric orthodox nation, living in the Eastern Estonia and Pechersky District of Pskov Region.

A rare red-listed animal, Central Asian tortoise has been detected on the territory of Vorobyovy Hills nature reserve, Moscow. According to the sources, this case is not the first one.

The survived passengers of Mi-171 helicopter, fallen in Altai last year are accused of illegal hunting. Two of the copter's passengers are put on the wanted list. 7 persons died in this crash. The hunters were high-ranking officials.

An accidental release of the hydrogen nitride into the waters of the Vladivostok port happened today, on the June, 22 in the morning. The incident took place on the Piltun motor vessel moored to the berth of Pervomaysky boatyard. The leak was eliminated operatively.

Swimming in Amur, one of the world's longest rivers is officially stopped in Khabarovsk Territory, because of the risks of contamination by enteric infections and even hepatitis A virus. The prohibition extends to other open water surfaces of the region without corresponding sanitary and epidemiological certificate. The epidemiological situation in the region is rather unfavourable.

Two members of a criminal group assaulting on the policemen in the Primorsky Territory are arrested. According to accusations presented, Vladimir Ilyutikov and Alexander Kovtun face jail, from 12 years to life in prison.

The hurricane which started yesterday and broke 2 000 trees in Moscow may strengthen and cause new damages in the city, warn Meteorologists.

An unusual diver has appeared in Vladivostok. Dachshund Boniface dives with its owner. Its diving suit was made on an individual project in Korea. And now the dog is preparing to set a record.