Russian president warns that 'the work is going slowly' and calls for progress.

Discovery of blood in creature frozen for 43,000 years is seen as major breakthrough by international team.

Pictures show child from Middle Ages as he is unwrapped after his remains were 'accidentally preserved' close to Arctic.

Fresh blood discovery by scientists in remains of extinct creature as experts start research this month in hunt for live cells.

Siberia's colossal resource potential is a great competitive advantage that needs to be skilfully deployed.

Russian president hints at possible future 'compromises' on dispute over the islands, as 2nd Eastern Economic Forum opens in Vladivostok.

Scientists remain confident of one day bringing back the beast to roam again in Siberia.

His height of 215 cm - or 7ft - was too much for low cost airline Pobeda flying from Novy Urengoy to Moscow.

Virologist Dr Vladimir Blinov fears comeback of flu strain which cost two million lives in 1957.