He landed onto the track in minus 40C wearing only a T-shirt, shorts and slippers. He had left his compartment to go for a cigarette.
Tuim Hole first appeared 62 years ago and has sheer 120 metre cliffs reaching down to its deep turquoise waters.
Scientists intrigued over 'space rock' found 35 years ago, before being dumped in a geologist's fish tank.
'Up to 30 million could move to Far East to receive enticing land gift': but will they?
This witness to the Siberian gold rush might be the only one left in the world.