Lena River bridge

Two Chinese companies compete to build a permafrost crossing of the Lena River.

Long-held dream for a crossing at Yakutsk gets a boost from China. 

The strategic crossing to be built on permafrost in jeopardy due to funds needed for Crimea.

Vital link uniting east and west of the country will realise a long-held dream.

Desert-like landscapes replaced full-flowing water deep enough for heavy cargo ships.

Major engineering achievement will connect Russia’s largest region to Moscow by train for the first time.

First cargo train on the final link of Amur-Yakutsk line in historic expansion of Siberia's great railways.

Travel for the first time by train to Russia's diamond capital, the coldest city in the world!

After a series of delays, Prime Minister orders the line to Russia’s diamond capital Yakutsk to be ready for the first passengers by July.