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

Dudinka marks beginning of its 350th year with amazing New Year light show.

Otto Lagerfeld held in bleak camp in Verkhoyansk for four years of First World War, show contemporary documents.

Ice along the northern coast of Siberia is retreating faster than elsewhere, leading to a special threat for our polar bears, Russian expert says. 

Remarkable pictures show deer offered in-flight food by a Polar Airlines cabin attendant.

Shoreline on remote island retreats by 74 metres in seven years due to increased wave power of unfrozen sea, and thawing permafrost.

Remains from the Zhokhov island in the East Siberian Arctic show trained sled dogs existed almost 10,000 years ago.

And take part in scientific experiment to PROVE that the leaking of harmful greenhouse gases in the Arctic can be slowed.

Memorandum of understanding will see construction of major projects including new refinery and upgrade to port.