Permanent customs task force unveiled as Sabetta gears up to take Russian goods and gas over the top of the world.

Remote herders from 45 families get new animals to rebuild herds decimated by 'zombie' anthrax infection.

Anatoly Zemlyanka, 28, came from 'normal' family in Noyabrsk, and was into Thai boxing and karate.

Greenpeace is demanding the Russian government blocks a major Gazprom link to Shanghai across one of Siberia's most sacred wildernesses.

First shipment leaves from Yamal Peninsula across the roof of the world as tankers head through the Northern Sea Route for first time.

Same phenomenon of discharge of gas hydrates 'led to crater formation in Russia and disappearance of ships in Atlantic'.

Seasonal greetings from the east of Russia where there are no less than seven different Father Christmas figures to bring joy to children in winter.