Some 16 from the aircraft with military personnel on board are 'severely injured' and were flown by helicopter to hospitals in Tiksi.

Desert-like landscapes replaced full-flowing water deep enough for heavy cargo ships.

Afanasiy Polyatinskiy spent ten days taking letters and parcels to remote villages, carrying a gun because of threat of brown bear attacks.

Residents of Krasnoyark take to boats to go to work, while an unusual July snowstorm hits Yakutia.

Hollywood star's triumph as fans go into meltdown to present the actor with top award from the heart.

Made from melted gold and silver jewellery belonging to 147 Yakutian fans.

Residents complain of 'severe carbon monoxide poisoning' as satellite images show blanket of smoke across eastern Siberia.

Lena Pillars, a World Heritage Site, hit by the rampant flames, as calls grow for greater efforts to tackle infernos.

New enterprise will work with rough diamonds from Alrosa, which holds the world's largest reserves in Yakutia.