1 May Yakutsk

Diamond capital of Russia shines with one of the most spectacular 1 May demonstration in the country.

After this year's discovery of uncongealed mammoth blood, experts are confident of new discoveries.

Sardana Avksentyeva swept to power as mayor of Russia’s diamond capital in September.

It may be -40C outside but that did not put off fearless Irish strongman from pouring water over his head.

Some 3,000 at protest rally after detention of 23 year old man and his 'accomplices’.

Impressive official events but also emotional marches by people carrying portraits of loved ones who served in WW2.

Loyal pet was freed but sadly died after being rushed to the vet by animal activists after suffering hypothermia in minus 32C.

The strategic crossing to be built on permafrost in jeopardy due to funds needed for Crimea.

Siberian mammoth graveyards provoke a new theory on why the creatures were wiped out, and how dogs were domesticated.