How people use the extreme cold to 'freeze dry' clothes. 

Spaso-Zashiverskaya has survived wars, permafrost, and a smallpox outbreak that wiped out its congregation.

Discovery of blood in creature frozen for 43,000 years is seen as major breakthrough by international team.

Intrigue over how German-made 12th century blade, adorned in Sweden, reached Siberia.

The American fast food chain is on the way into the largest (populated) Big Mac-free territory on the globe: but do the locals want it?

'When I came to Yergaki National Park I was blown away by the beauty of the place. It was so stunning it felt unreal'.

Siberian-born gun-maker sought guidance from Russia's top churchman.

It is a medical fact that children are healthier if they daily run out into the snow in their swimming costumes - and pour a bucket of cold water over their heads.