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'The possession of Siberia's natural wealth has become vital in determining Russia’s position in the world'

W.Bruce Lincoln

ship repair

Excavating the thick ice under a whole ship at bone-chilling minus 50C?

This is precisely how Yakutia gets its impressive river fleet ready for the new season of navigation.

Fire on nuclear submarine near Vladivostok is safely extinguished, say officials

No danger of radiation in the Russian Far East from blaze caused by welding accident, insist experts.

Agony for relatives of missing crew of Amurskaya cargo ship as hope fades

The loved-ones of the nine crew of a freighter loaded with gold ore are refusing to give up the slender hope that they will be found alive.

The cold logic of the Arctic

The Arctic was at the centre of world's attention in recent years, with the Nordic countries now on a steady, but a serious race for dominance in the region.

Karate world champion murdered in case that has shocked city

Police uncover evidence of blackmail and physical threats as mechanic turns killer following final row over Porsche car.

Dramatic pictures show rescue from fire and 'explosion' on Lake Baikal tourist boat

Raging flames engulf vessel in ten minutes, but 122 passengers escape safely in life rafts after 'pandemonium'.

Scary Arctic idols around Vaygach island, the ‘territory of death’

For hundreds of years visitors to this Arctic outpost have been frightened by terrifying totems and human sacrifices.

Plans for new transport route unveiled to link Pacific with Atlantic

New cities and industries could be created from construction of high-speed railway and motorway routes spanning whole of country.

Air route to a dream vacation as Siberia offers you its glittering travel jewels

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

New details announced on creation of Russia's first 'free port' in Far East

Customs procedures and rules on foreigners staying in duty-free region will be relaxed in move that will bolster the economy and boost trade from 2016.