Strong winds pushed a blaze toward the village of Sulkhara, prompting officials to bus 91 residents, including 33 children, to temporary shelters.
Buryatia, which borders Mongolia, is the second-hardest hit region in Russia during this year’s wildfire season, authorities say.
Maladaeva discusses her journey as an activist, Indigenous people’s view of Russia’s “liberal opposition” and the future of Buryatia.
The masked thief was caught staging his steal in Turuntayevo, in the Republic of Buryatia, Russia , on Monday.