We join photographer Kisoon Choi on a journey of discovery across Yakutia and the Far East and celebrate the unique landscapes, cities and peoples.

Ecology groups warn that the extent of fires in forests and taiga has been misreported by up to 159 times compared with satellite evidence of the grim facts.

Sardana Avksentyeva swept to power as mayor of Russia’s diamond capital in September.

How horseracing and equestrian culture is developing in the Sakha Republic.

Destruction of natural habitat by forest fires 'explains bears causing terror in residential areas'.

Major engineering achievement will connect Russia’s largest region to Moscow by train for the first time.

Described as 'wonders of nature', explore two of the most fascinating places on earth where the warm sand dunes meet the icy steppe.

Designer animals bred by South Korean cloning laboratory showed skills 'beyond all expectations' in their first three weeks with the penal service.

Businessman Vladislav Doronin - former partner of model Naomi Campbell - to deliver the award.