New shipping link symbolises developing Arctic economy which can avoid eco-damage, says Putin.

Across the Russian polar regions, these eye-catching pictures show how thawing soil leads to territories being washed away.

These extraordinary pictures give graphic new evidence of climate change.

Reindeer herders find more craters in the far north in a deepening puzzle for scientists. 

Russia’s coldest region harvests first berries and mushrooms weeks ahead of schedule.

The Russian president took part in the 'Flight of Hope', giving a flying lesson to young white cranes ahead of their epic 5,000 km migration.

Our map shows the attacks by bears on humans across a swathe of Siberia and the Russian Far East.

Wrapped in reindeer hide and fur, the 6-to-7 year old was protected by a child-sized bronze axe and bear's pendant.

Pictures show child from Middle Ages as he is unwrapped after his remains were 'accidentally preserved' close to Arctic.