Nature makes its own collection of snowballs on the Arctic shore of the Gulf of Ob.

Television journalist Elena Agamyan and husband Sergey were first night guests of brand new Marriott in Siberian 'capital' Novosibirsk.

Remarkable images show a test tube blood sample from a female of the long-extinct species. 

Population told there is a 'need' to get back into the garden or field and pull together to overcome economic crisis.

Group had made record-breaking 650km drive on frozen river from Norilsk to Dikson, but got into trouble on return before being plucked to safety.

'Sensational' find of two cubs, the best preserved ever seen in the world, announced today.