The flag they plant on top of the mountain will display all those supporting the project.
New shipping link symbolises developing Arctic economy which can avoid eco-damage, says Putin.
Ambitious carrier is to offer passengers high speed in-flight internet plus a new generation of premium entertainment including live television channels.
Mysterious 'gigantic' hole in remote region spotted by helicopters over gas-rich Yamal peninsula.
Former paratrooper conscript Timofey Menshikov wanted to escape modern life - and vodka - now faces reunion with family he left behind.
Capable of carrying 200 people and tonnes of cargo, new blimp for the 21st century could soon be taking off.
Outspoken account of 'chaos and incompetence' after helicopter went down in Arctic, with 12 dead and 13 injured.