Ancient hunters butchered woolly mammoths at Taba-Yuryakh site some 26,000 years ago.

People evacuated after thunderstorms-with-no-rain ignite foliage and forests.

Siberian goggles among the world’s earliest eyewear to prevent winter blindness from the sun’s piercing reflection.

Amazing scenes as Russia’s iciest region of Yakutia plunges to near record lows, and even the thermometer in the world’s coldest village breaks down.

Yakutia Airlines boosts flights from Alaska to some of the world's greatest, yet most unexplored holiday destinations.

Worrying videos and pictures show how the pristine polar region of northern Yakutia is ablaze.

Most fires will not be extinguished, with major cities polluted by fumes.

The first 100 wolves have been killed in the Sakha Republic as the authorities step-up their campaign to protect people and reindeer herds.

Roads blocked, planes diverted due to low visibility, schools shut, people advised to stay home.

Ruta needed her paws amputated after being left outside in -30C but kind-hearted people are raising money for treatment.