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

New find in 'perfect condition' just two metres from 2011 discovery of 12,400 year old dog.

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

From 'fireworks' made from nothing more than hot water in minus 50C, to surfing in the Pacific, this is the New Year on our doorstep.

Monument to Kate Marsden unveiled in Sosnovka village 123 years after she set out on her epic work.

Elsewhere in Russia’s coldest region desperate authorities spike clouds to induce rain and tame wildfires.

Journalists test Chinese Geely on epic 10,000km journey from Belarus and find it performs well in the harsh climate - even if they did have to wear ski clothes.

Her fun blog from 'cool and exciting' Yakutsk has tips on making the most of the extreme cold.