Mikhail Kokorich is a man who can, quite literally, say he is reaching for the stars.

Renowned scientist says temperatures could 'rise twice faster' in Yakutia than the rest of the world.

Most fires will not be extinguished, with major cities polluted by fumes.

They say every cloud has a silver lining, and it looks like the same is true with typhoons.

No danger of radiation in the Russian Far East from blaze caused by welding accident, insist experts.

As one area continues to fight blaze, communities in tragedy-hit Khakassia show that human spirit and togetherness can prevail.

Ancient mummy preserved by permafrost dressed up for her debut 21st century appearance despite calls for solemn reburial from native peoples.

Famous traveller and film director Nicolas Vanier embarks on a new epic dog sled trip.

Homes underwater in this Far East city, but Russia escapes the worst of destruction.

The deposit and surrounding area were named Royal Salt Shaker by Peter the Great.