Today it's +32C in Yakutsk, the world’s coldest city, and locals escape heatwave like true Siberians - by chilling on ice.

Today classes are closed, not because temperatures are plunging to minus 44C, but due to the ferocious icy winds.

With thick coat to keep it warm, the little Yakut horse loves nothing better than running about the frozen fields.

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

Two Chinese companies compete to build a permafrost crossing of the Lena River.

Long-held dream for a crossing at Yakutsk gets a boost from China. 

Hollywood star's triumph as fans go into meltdown to present the actor with top award from the heart.

But there are questions over privatisation of mining giant Alrosa, the world's largest producer.