Concern from scientists over potential danger to gas production facilities in region vital for energy supplies.

'This is a very good signal to the Russian and international energy markets', Russian president stressed. 

Many prehistoric creatures craved salt and vital minerals missing from their diets due to abrupt climate change, suggests a new scientific expedition.

Unique remains give vital clues to man's origins and early travels, say experts.

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

Massive Siberian source of diamonds formed by an asteroid 35 million years ago can 'overturn entire world gem market'.

An expedition to one of Eurasia's northernmost caves unlocks secrets that might help explain the extinction of mammoths.

In case of any doubts, we mean the twitching variety, which are now back to Siberia, resting before their next extraordinary journey.