World's coldest region defies its stereotype. 

Experts still divided over mysterious 1,300-year-old fortress-like structure located on island in middle of lake.

Special train - the Eurasian Star - will reopen exotic and historic trail linking China, Mogolia and Russia.

Trucks thunder across the ice, overtaking just like this was a normal motorway  - but it’s not.

This year sees the 400th anniversary of the House of Romanov, the Russian royal family thrown on the scrapheap of history in 1917.

Scientists say there is growing evidence that rising temperatures were catalyst for massive unexplained holes in ground.

It could come as close as 7,000 km, say experts.

Yakutia Airlines boosts flights from Alaska to some of the world's greatest, yet most unexplored holiday destinations.

Huge damage wrought by forest fires is sparked by failure to apply safety laws, complained Yuri Chaika.