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.

New find in 'perfect condition' just two metres from 2011 discovery of 12,400 year old dog.

People feel better about themselves and their lives, defying the international stereotype of Siberia.

New geological evidence shows polar 'submarine elevations' as 'natural components' of Siberian continental land mass.

Photo traps capture beauty of the big cat stalking the landscape by day and night in shadow of Altai Mountains.

Siberian airline used the Farnborough Airshow in the UK to order its first Airbus aircraft. 

Helped by a ladder, an axe and a chainsaw.

State of emergency declared in city of Nizhnevartovsk, which suffers worst flooding in its history.

High levels of ‘fire ice’ trapped in permafrost may turn Russia into a global leader of new gas sources.

Pre-clinical tests underway on medicines to combat cancer and tick borne encephalitis.