The remarkable rescue and evacuation effort was needed because of a severe break-up in the ice sheet due to global warming.

New road and rail link over the Nadym River.

High levels of ‘fire ice’ trapped in permafrost may turn Russia into a global leader of new gas sources.

First findings from joint UK-Russian project funded by Abu-Dhabi give positive news on future for the rare bird of prey.

A renaissance of one of Siberia's first outposts as the Far North becomes the new economic frontier.

Scientists say a 'fountain of gas' poured from jelly-like trembling earth in tundra on Belyy Island in northern Siberia.

Even Russia's Health Minister is on antibiotics after visiting victims of the deadly infection as numbers of infected rise.

Venison exports will 'increase' despite first anthrax outbreak in 70 years, but scientists remain adamant: Herd numbers must fall further.