Over 300 years old, the 'jetons' - used in lieu of coins or for counting - were found along with artifacts hoarded by the Northern Selkups.

The world's only all-year greenhouse built on permafrost sells its first crop, and locals are impressed.

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

State of emergency in Irkutsk region as President Vladimir Putin flies in amid carnage from heavy rain - with ‘worse to come’.

Father missing under snow; more than 200 people continue search and rescue at -23C, snowstorm and bleak light of polar night.

Flood of Chinese gamblers bring hope for success of Primorsky region gaming development.

It may be -40C outside but that did not put off fearless Irish strongman from pouring water over his head.

Its residents will live in a vast man-made 'igloo' to protect them from polar temperatures and some of the most biting winds on the planet.

Amazing new pictures show a endangered Amur leopard with a cub.