This vast region has some of the world's greatest rivers, but they could do much more to support the economic regeneration and security of the country.
Once banned as a result of over-fishing, now there are plans for one million sturgeon a year in Siberian river
Lena River fleet cannot sail after abnormal heat causes 2.5 metre water level drop.
Two Chinese companies compete to build a permafrost crossing of the Lena River.
A future international tourist bonanza is being brewed on the historic Great Tea Road.
Trucks thunder across the ice, overtaking just like this was a normal motorway - but it’s not.
Spectacular ice show attracts mesmerised crowds of onlookers in Surgut as world’s 7th longest river defies spring.
Proof of recovery of endangered species after 'historic' sighting of Siberian tiger 2000 km west of its usual habitat.
Bones of 11 extinct giants discovered, plus one woolly rhinoceros: but why did they die here?
Pike with primeval horns from River Irtysh puzzle experts: did rocket pollution lead to mutant fish?