Magadan

Cameras reveal the underwater life of the sea lions of Yam Island, off the Magadan coast.

Locals get time off week for rare visit to the beach.

Prisoners proudly growing vines in Kolyma where the average annual temperature is minus 3C.

Coldest village in the world hit by severe flooding, with one month's rainfall in a few days.

Named in the Stalin era after the American novelist, journalist, and social activist, enjoy the stunning nature of this remote paradise in Magadan region.

Animal had its snout pushed into the snow as police and wildlife watchdogs search for attackers.

Countless political prisoners perished here cut off from the world - but today Kolyma finally is getting connected. 

Panning to be legalised in former GULAG region in bid to crackdown on black market.