Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin plunged into the depths of Lake Baikal aboard a mini-submersible on Saturday in a mission that adds a new dimension to his macho image.
Putin, a judo black belt who has flown in a fighter aircraft and shot a (...)
A Russian mini-submarine dive to the bottom of Lake Baikal on Tuesday failed to set a world record for the deepest dive in fresh water, organizers said, contradicting earlier claims.
“There was no record,” expedition leader Artur Chilingarov told (...)
