Is global warming the real cause of the raging wildfires sweeping this Siberian republic?
Cargo with 650 fragments from the extinct beasts was held in Vladivostok after illegal export from Yakutia.
Ambitious plans to connect Siberia's huge power supplies to those of Western Russia are under consideration.
Nikolay Petshak, 64, who swam from Russia to America, died in ‘accident’ in river where he carried the Olympic flame.
Worrying videos and pictures show how the pristine polar region of northern Yakutia is ablaze.
The world's top diamond producer is on course for a $10 billion valuation, say analysts.
Vice Premier says 'majority' of work on the replacement to Soyuz for future of Space travel likely to be in city of Omsk.
Experts give their macabre verdict on mummified remains after speculation a new type of dinosaur had been found.
Hot ash tumbled down the mountain's southeastern slope as Bezymianny showed its power.
Apartment block ravaged by dangerous fire near Vladivostok amid suspicions of a mining rig set up by resident.