Russian-American expedition

An expedition retraces the steps of explorer Vitus Bering, as Russia once more looks to the Arctic

The navigator, who served in the Navy of Peter the Great, gave his name to the Bering Strait, the Bering Sea, Bering Island, Bering Glacier and Bering Bridge.

Old British flag found on remote Arctic island: but who brought it there, and when?

Unexpected find as scientists survey 'time capsule' site of 1901-02 encampment of intended North Pole explorers on remote Alger Island.

'If I can touch this plane, then my life is not lived in vain'

Journey 'in search of my father', as joint Russian-American expedition sets out to bring home crashed wartime Douglas C-47 from tundra.

Schoolgirl sets off on 112km expedition to ski to the geographical North Pole

Adventurous Alyona plans to dance and play football on the roof of the world after beating competition to join polar team.

Air route to a dream vacation as Siberia offers you its glittering travel jewels

Yakutia Airlines boosts flights from Alaska to some of the world's greatest, yet most unexplored holiday destinations.

Expedition leaves to monitor nuclear pollution on Novaya Zemlya

Major bid to check radioactive waste dump area in Arctic archipelago.

Russian FSB bans eighty five cruise passengers coming ashore in Chukotka

US, British, German and Australians not permitted ashore in the remote Bay of Providence.

Yeti sighting in Siberia' claims Russian expert

A new image of a Yeti - or Bigfoot - lurking behind trees is the 'clearest evidence' so far of the creature's existence.

Call of the wild - the beauty of Jack London Lake in eastern Russia

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