Polar Urals

Adventurous Alyona plans to dance and play football on the roof of the world after beating competition to join polar team.

First findings from joint UK-Russian project funded by Abu-Dhabi give positive news on future for the rare bird of prey.

Secret KGB documents and a book by ex-FSB colonel kickstart 100 year old search for missing Romanov treasures and valuables.

A renaissance of one of Siberia's first outposts as the Far North becomes the new economic frontier.

The find, as old as Christ, is the latest treasure from the sacred and mysterious site of Ust-Polui in Salekhard, say experts.

And take part in scientific experiment to PROVE that the leaking of harmful greenhouse gases in the Arctic can be slowed.

Scientists split after expedition to see the '100 million year old reptile' in Yamal.

Monument to Kate Marsden unveiled in Sosnovka village 123 years after she set out on her epic work.