Journalist Kate Baklitskaya today begins an epic 3 month tour of some of Siberia's most iconic places.
Renowned scientist says temperatures could 'rise twice faster' in Yakutia than the rest of the world.
The distance between capital city Moscow and key Siberian cities could shrink in plan envisaged by the Kremlin leader.
A $7.4 billion cash injection for Trans-Siberian and Baikal-Amur rail lines confirmed by president.
Chronic wildfires across Siberia have forced birds to flock to the extreme west of Europe in search of sanctuary, it is claimed.
33 hour journey between the capitals could be in place by 2020.
Challenge to polar doom warning from respected international expert Professor Peter Wadhams of Cambridge University.