Remains of extinct 'Steppe Mammoth' could bring new leap in understanding of 200,000 year old creatures.
Hope for future of the rare species as census says there could be as many as 540 of them now living in the Far East.
Irkutsk photographer captures multi-layered columns of bubbles through crystal clear ice.
Aisen Nikolaev is drenched by Khaarchaana - the Yakutian Snow Maiden - in minus 10C temperature.
The 19th century vessel - formerly the Royal Navy's HMS Pandora - sank as Americans raced to be first to North Pole.
Experts give their macabre verdict on mummified remains after speculation a new type of dinosaur had been found.
Map of shame: Greenpeace highlights junk and debris in dozens of sites across the 'pristine' environment.
Flood of Chinese gamblers bring hope for success of Primorsky region gaming development.