Unexpected find as scientists survey 'time capsule' site of 1901-02 encampment of intended North Pole explorers on remote Alger Island.

Eye-catching numbers have emerged on the expected trade boom from the Arctic route to Europe for Chinese business. 

Daredevil pilot and FOUR passengers with skis and snowboards on single paraglider wait to hear if they have made history.

Meet Minsalim Nimergazeev, orphan turned master craftsman from historic Tobolsk.

As the world prepares to herald in the arrival of 2015, we look back at the winter celebrations of the Soviet yesteryear.

Bulging bumps in the Yamal and Gydan peninsulas believed to be caused by thawing permafrost releasing methane.

Last survivor of prominent base for assault and reconnaissance planes deserted since collapse of the Soviet Union.

Agafya Lykova rejects leaving her remote house even though debris from coming rocket launch could fall dangerously close.

Omsk region emergency services said number of wildfires is seven to ten times above the ‘norm’.