The Arctic was at the centre of world's attention in recent years, with the Nordic countries now on a steady, but a serious race for dominance in the region.

Likely brought some 6,000 kilometres by ancient traders seeking walrus tusks, hunting birds and fur.

South Korean specialist hails opening of new World Mammoth Centre in Siberia, dedicated to bringing beast back to life.

A pioneering French-Siberian Scientific and Education Centre highlights international recognition of Siberia's scientific strength.

Expert says deadly gas released from melting permafrost region will lead to 'awful' consequences for global warming.

Unique research station in the remote taiga is used by scientists worldwide to measure if man is behind climate change.

This summer's melting of permafrost is more than THREE TIMES greater than usual, unlocking long-frozen deadly diseases.

Expedition from Urals Federal University finds 300 samples of suspected space debris, clues to the history of the universe.

Proposals have been made for high speed trains to run on two routes between Omsk and Novosibirsk, and Novosibirsk and Krasnoyarsk.