First cargo train on the final link of Amur-Yakutsk line in historic expansion of Siberia's great railways.

Pictures prove the gruesome fate of reindeer 'to meet demands for traditional medicines in China and South Korea'.

Poaching, climate change and excessive hunting caused colossal population drop.

But is climate change to blame, or local officials who went on vacation instead of fighting fires?

Samples taken from cubs frozen in permafrost for at least 12,000 years.

Examination of ancient cave lion cub offers prospect of 'oldest-ever breast milk'.

New find in 'perfect condition' just two metres from 2011 discovery of 12,400 year old dog.

American star asks to see a typical village in Sakha Republic as he speaks of pride in his Russian roots.

Permanent customs task force unveiled as Sabetta gears up to take Russian goods and gas over the top of the world.