Unknown remains of a large creature have been found in Lake Labynkyr, say the first divers to ever reach its floor.
Journalists test Chinese Geely on epic 10,000km journey from Belarus and find it performs well in the harsh climate - even if they did have to wear ski clothes.
Here are some seasonal pictures as western Siberia gets its debut whiteout of the autumn.
One region alone - Yakutia - has 5 million tons scrap metal dumped in polar regions, an ugly Soviet legacy.
Real-life adventurers to a 'professional blonde' queue to participate in the ultimate brutal television reality contest, where 'rape and murder' are not banned.
Despite the cold weather and prevalence of permafrost, family is struggling to keep up with the demand.
Cats and dogs are left at the mercy of extremely cold weather reaching -50C with no proper animal winter shelter in Yakutsk.
Her fun blog from 'cool and exciting' Yakutsk has tips on making the most of the extreme cold.
As new season starts, video of illegal trapping shows the source of fur for highly prized coats.
Sardana Avksentyeva swept to power as mayor of Russia’s diamond capital in September.