The unique scientific vault will safely store ancient remains at temperatures as low as minus 24C.

Unique research station in the remote taiga is used by scientists worldwide to measure if man is behind climate change.

Cargo with 650 fragments from the extinct beasts was held in Vladivostok after illegal export from Yakutia.

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.

Children from Yakutsk - the coldest city in the world - will start next year's flame relay for the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

Couples celebrate St Valentine's Day with kissathon in Yakutsk.

Bizarre claim in New York Observer says tattooed Ukok 'princess' preserved in ice casket led to Donald Trump's victory over Clinton.

Life returns to port of Tiksi with construction of a military town.

Fires have wreaked havoc this summer with Yakutia and the Yamalo-Nenets autonomous the latest to be hard hit.