Skeleton of almost complete beast discovered on banks of Lena River close to Yakutsk.

Expedition by leading chemistry institute finds area where it fell.

Timber from potentate’s log cabin was superbly persevered in permafrost, allowing us to see how ancient man lived.

Beijing reviewing its energy needs with slowing economy, says report.

Prosecutors and university investigating case after allegations against pair of 'ecologists'.

Reputed to be the largest train station in Russia, it takes an area of almost 30,000 m2, and can simultaneously host 4,000 passengers. 

Novosibirsk Glavniy Train Station is designed like a steam engine, heading East, with interiors which one of the visitors described like: ‘Huge and decorated like a concert hall in Vienna...high ceiling, big chandeliers, the architecture - it is unique!’

Assembly of Soyuz-2.1a rocket has begun at new cosmodrome as country prepares for new space era.

Say that again? The Arctic on fire?

Group had made record-breaking 650km drive on frozen river from Norilsk to Dikson, but got into trouble on return before being plucked to safety.

The helicopter carrying 17 people lurched on its side on takeoff, with 5 described as being in a 'grave' condition.