Both Greenpeace and the World Wildlife Fund are expressing grave concern at the risk of contamination in the Pechora Sea.
Warning of methane blasts in Kara Sea adjacent to Yamal craters caused by gas eruptions associated with melting permafrost due to global warming.
Six campaigners staged a dramatic pre-dawn raid on Gazprom early today, clambering onto the company's floating production base in the Pechora Sea.
Alleged poachers detained after killing animal on Vaygach Island, amid fears up to 15 are illegally shot each year.
Expedition finds shocking evidence of illegal hunting of Russian Red Book animals.
Female meteorologists at remote weather station feel 'besieged' by hungry and menacing animals.
Russian news outlets carry blank pictures to highlight concern over detention of Denis Sinyakov.
A renaissance of one of Siberia's first outposts as the Far North becomes the new economic frontier.
Russian president's flight to Salekhard delayed after airport closed by freezing rain.