Paintings of Peter the Great showcased to mark 350th anniversary of birthday as Russian President Putin compares himself to the late tsar

Sweet mother cat places kittens beside owner so they can sleep together

Three loyal pet cats help catch cobra that slithered into owner's home

St Petersburg holds festival celebrating 350th anniversary of founder Peter I

Hero pet dogs save injured father and toddler daughter from deadly cobra

Adorable pet cat hitches a ride on owner's motorcycle

Adorable pet French Bulldog soaks in jar to cool off as temperatures soar to 34C in Thailand

Farmyard buffalo has adorable friendship with pet cat

Locals mark 350th birth anniversary of St Petersburg, Russia founder

Cyclists cheered on at start of White Night bicycle race in St Petersburg, Russia

Brave pet cat claps a huge python on the NOSE to stop it from attacking (extended)

Brave pet cat claps a huge python on the NOSE to stop it from attacking

Brave pet chihuahua tries to fight off Godzilla-like monitor lizard invading owner's house

Loyal pet dog helps push owner's wheelchair across steep road bridge

Pet parrot lies down next to its cat friend

Six tame pet parrots perch on man's hands and shoulders

Pump attendant clotheslined by fuel nozzle left inside speeding car

Fireworks display in St Petersburg, Russia, marks city's 319th anniversary

Skyscraper illuminated to mark 319 year anniversary of St Petersburg, Russia

Rainbow appears over homes after rain shower in St Petersburg, Russia