Almost 1,300 bones of 13 species of mammals unearthed at new site on Gydan peninsula aged between 10,000 and 50,000 years old.
Three man team probing the discovery is now 'missing in tundra', say Emergency Ministry officials.
Unexpected find as scientists survey 'time capsule' site of 1901-02 encampment of intended North Pole explorers on remote Alger Island.
Say that again? The Arctic on fire?
Over 300 years old, the 'jetons' - used in lieu of coins or for counting - were found along with artifacts hoarded by the Northern Selkups.
Customs procedures and rules on foreigners staying in duty-free region will be relaxed in move that will bolster the economy and boost trade from 2016.
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Man, 31, fell onto metal spikes while 'trying to flee his ex-girlfriend'
Six campaigners staged a dramatic pre-dawn raid on Gazprom early today, clambering onto the company's floating production base in the Pechora Sea.
The animal got into a habit of visiting rubbish dumps on remote Novaya Zemlya, say researchers.
Total of 110,000 tonnes sent to Europe across the new Northern Sea Route.