Vice Premier sees scope to make Arctic 'ours forever' with plans to harness resources and help protect fragile environment.
The remarkable rescue and evacuation effort was needed because of a severe break-up in the ice sheet due to global warming.
The Russian government has ordered the evacuation of North Pole-40 Arctic Station.
Record sighting of Narwhal at 88 degrees north by Russian scientific expedition.
Adventurous Alyona plans to dance and play football on the roof of the world after beating competition to join polar team.
With thick coat to keep it warm, the little Yakut horse loves nothing better than running about the frozen fields.
It may be -40C outside but that did not put off fearless Irish strongman from pouring water over his head.
Boris Fyodorov, 37, complains it was 'too warm', and now wants to try in minus 60C.
Her fun blog from 'cool and exciting' Yakutsk has tips on making the most of the extreme cold.