It is only in the vastness of Siberia, perhaps, where a crowdfunded recce trip can lead to such a jaw-dropping discovery...

Most northerly palaeolithic site found on Arctic island of Stolbovoy, part of lost continental link between Siberia and Alaska, believe scientists.

Quality of life in booming oil capital Tyumen is better than that in Moscow or St Petersburg, says financial survey.

As western Europe chills in unusually harsh weather, which it blames on Russia (of course!), here’s how we cope with the deep freeze.

People gasp as they watch horror in remote Arctic town of Dudinka.

Californian academics say tests confirm Rhodiola rosea aka 'golden root' DOES increase lifespan by 24% (well, this is in fruit flies).

It takes truly extreme cold for Yakutian students to miss out on their classes: but the big freeze has arrived (except in Chersky).

In a remote ice cave in Siberia, three legendary white-bearded figures hold an unexpected conclave.

There's no better place to grow than in the towns like my historic Tara, founded in 1594, without traffic jams and supermarkets, but with winter fun and fresh air. 

Or is it too expensive to put the environment before the need for energy?