The Russian government is to give priority to Siberia and the Far East as it puts modernisation on fast-forward, insists Dmitry Medvedev.
Challenge to polar doom warning from respected international expert Professor Peter Wadhams of Cambridge University.
Renowned scientist says temperatures could 'rise twice faster' in Yakutia than the rest of the world.
The 19th century vessel - formerly the Royal Navy's HMS Pandora - sank as Americans raced to be first to North Pole.
Critics call it ‘Chernobyl on ice’ but authorities say it is vital to provide energy to remote port in Chukotka.
Major bid to check radioactive waste dump area in Arctic archipelago.
For hundreds of years visitors to this Arctic outpost have been frightened by terrifying totems and human sacrifices.
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.
Vital link uniting east and west of the country will realise a long-held dream.
Revamped airfields on target in key Siberian locations as military is boosted in energy-rich region.