Seasonal greetings from the east of Russia where there are no less than seven different Father Christmas figures to bring joy to children in winter. 

At least 6 are believed to have the virulent intestinal form of the disease from which one boy has already died.

International team of scientists complete major DNA study of extinct beast and fuel hopes of producing clone to live in special park.

The Popigai reserves are enough to keep the planet in diamonds for 3,000 years.

Hardy Siberians undaunted by aircraft frozen on tarmac as temperatures sank to a biting minus 52C

Nematodes moving and eating again for the first time since the Pleistocene age in major scientific breakthrough, say experts.

Wrapped in reindeer hide and fur, the 6-to-7 year old was protected by a child-sized bronze axe and bear's pendant.

The 'capital of Siberia' this week hosts the World Snow Forum 2013 dedicated to improving modern life for people living in the harshest winter conditions.

The 19th century vessel - formerly the Royal Navy's HMS Pandora - sank as Americans raced to be first to North Pole.