AN-24 was en route from Yakutsk to Batagay-Alyta with dozens of passengers on board.

Skeleton of almost complete beast discovered on banks of Lena River close to Yakutsk.

Amazing pictures of Dekabrina, born in minus 62C in the coldest village in the world.

Brave Karina Chikitova hoping for a Barbie doll from Russian Santa, Ded Moroz.

Locals do not believe official claims that the precious metals  have been found - and they’re aiming to get rich.

Around 400 delegates are expected including representatives of 41 ethnic minorities representing around a quarter of a million people. 

How horseracing and equestrian culture is developing in the Sakha Republic.

Evidence on Arctic island show how people 10,000 or more years ago carved sharp slices off tusks to use for killing and cutting. 

Northern territories ‘will become arable farmland in 20-to-30 years', and will have to adapt - fast.

Amateur photographer who takes samurai sword for protection in lonely taiga captures the stunning majesty spreading its colours in the sky.