Yakutsk airport

Yakutsk, currently hosting the Children of Asia International sports games was forced to halt arrivals and departures.

Sukhoi Superjet-100 landing gear supports broke on icy ground after the stop.

Gems and precious metals rain over Russia’s coldest region as police and secret services stage emergency search.

Locals do not believe official claims that the precious metals  have been found - and they’re aiming to get rich.

Sculpture of girl and her dog, whose story captivated the world, to be erected at Yakutsk Airport.

Prosecutors probe flight from Yakutsk to Batagai as leaked video is flagged by local media.

Yakutia Airlines Boeing-737 held, leaving passengers waiting for an another aircraft to fly from Moscow.

Honour in Yakutia to Karina Chikitova, who - at the age of 4 - survived 12 days and nights alone in the Siberian wilderness.

Getting to Siberia for foreigners has never been easier.

Some regions parched, others underwater in latest meteorological surprises.