Renowned scientist says temperatures could 'rise twice faster' in Yakutia than the rest of the world.
The 152-inmate prison will be in Yeniseisk, 3218 kilometres east of Moscow, said a senior official.
Ambitious plans to connect Siberia's huge power supplies to those of Western Russia are under consideration.
Chronic wildfires across Siberia have forced birds to flock to the extreme west of Europe in search of sanctuary, it is claimed.
A 1,159 metre volcano named after one of Russia's most fearsome tsars erupted early Thursday for the first time in 23 years.
Endangered big cats - a mother and two cubs - frolic in front of the lens, before stopping the show by removing the memory card with paw.
150-strong delegation of Far East businesses attend the First Russia-China EXPO.
Video shows mystery object blazing a trail across the dark early morning sky.
More than 130billion roubles invested in special gambling zone to lure wealthy Asian tourists to Russia, complete with its own beach, marina and ski area.
Drifts have reached one metre in height with schools closed, cars abandoned and even a military tank pulling out stranded drivers.