A family was rescued by helicopter after chopping birch trees and using them to spell 'SOS' when they were ringed by blazing wildfires.
Her fun blog from 'cool and exciting' Yakutsk has tips on making the most of the extreme cold.
Calf born at Royev Ruchey Krasnoyarsk, but next few days critical as she faces battle for survival.
Accident involving drilling works sparks massive blaze but thankfully no injuries.
Four killed in nightmare accident in Omsk.
Marooned men went for up to 3 weeks without food on island in Laptev Sea in temperatures of minus 15C.
Boy was mauled to death, his sister managed to escape and raised alarm.
Natural causes, or linked to oil and gas exploitation?
This is precisely how Yakutia gets its impressive river fleet ready for the new season of navigation.
A special tax regime - including zero rates - to kick-start the economy is under active consideration by the Kremlin.