Some regions parched, others underwater in latest meteorological surprises.

Children from Yakutsk - the coldest city in the world - will start next year's flame relay for the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

Deposits uncovered 56 years ago set to finally be extracted as drillers aim to take on China and become a major force in producing ore.

At least five species of ancient animals will walk again in Siberia, predicts South Korean cloning expert.

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

Underground cryostorage facility will become largest in world, using Siberia's permafrost to naturally safeguard food and plants for 100 years.

Some 3,000 at protest rally after detention of 23 year old man and his 'accomplices’.

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