Sardana Avksentyeva swept to power as mayor of Russia’s diamond capital in September.

Distressing pictures of lost and emaciated predator on streets of Norilsk shocked the world earlier this year, but now she is transformed.

On 1 May, the 'Ob Sea', close to Novosibirsk, was completely clear of ice. 

Unique remains give vital clues to man's origins and early travels, say experts.

Predators seek food in villages all around Siberia as climate expert warns of worse fires each year due to soaring rise in temperatures, 10C above average.

Scientists say numbers in Lake Baikal reaching critical levels and say new commercial businesses could safeguard their future.

Her unique style reflects her love affair with her Yakutian motherland.

As western Europe chills in unusually harsh weather, which it blames on Russia (of course!), here’s how we cope with the deep freeze.

Lucky escape due to chance sighting by helicopter after snowmobiles broke miles into the snowy nowhere.