It takes truly extreme cold for Yakutian students to miss out on their classes: but the big freeze has arrived (except in Chersky).

Now the fun begins: tourists swimming in -60C and momentous meeting between the seasonal icons Chyskhaan and Grandfather Frost.

Scientists disclose vital statistics of 'Sibirosaurus', 20 metres (66 ft) in length, able to stand tall on hind legs.

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

Full flowering plants have been created from Siberian fruit seeds stored in permafrost by squirrels thousands of years ago.

Startling new scientific evidence to be reviewed by international experts which - if true - would transform our knowledge of skills and sophistication of early man.

In a remote ice cave in Siberia, three legendary white-bearded figures hold an unexpected conclave.

Ice along the northern coast of Siberia is retreating faster than elsewhere, leading to a special threat for our polar bears, Russian expert says. 

Russia’s coldest region struggles to tame fires intensified by lengthy heatwave in extreme north.

The predator is chased away by dog and man with stick as it comes too close for comfort.