Academics restart work to unlock secrets of mystery medieval civilization with links to Persia on edge of the Siberian Arctic.
Ancient mummy preserved by permafrost dressed up for her debut 21st century appearance despite calls for solemn reburial from native peoples.
Worrying videos and pictures show how the pristine polar region of northern Yakutia is ablaze.
World's coldest region defies its stereotype.
Russian army biological protection troops called in amid warnings 'utmost care' needed to stop deadly infection spreading.