This vast region has some of the world's greatest rivers, but they could do much more to support the economic regeneration and security of the country.
Lena River fleet cannot sail after abnormal heat causes 2.5 metre water level drop.
Demands increased on 3 August for a 'state of emergency' to be declared on the world's fifth longest river due to a catastrophic shortage of water.
This is precisely how Yakutia gets its impressive river fleet ready for the new season of navigation.
Siberian expedition to find English steamboat 'The Thames' led by pioneering British mariner that sank in 1876.
Three Russian nuclear powered icebreakers are leading a huge gas tanker through the Arctic waters on the roof of Siberia.
Yakutia Airlines boosts flights from Alaska to some of the world's greatest, yet most unexplored holiday destinations.
Troops and government ministries checked 'for fulfilling tasks under wartime conditions'.
Giant airships seen as ideal way to transport heavy lifting equipment to remote mining locations.
A renaissance of one of Siberia's first outposts as the Far North becomes the new economic frontier.