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

Scientists rush to site of latest tundra eruption - which formed a crater 50 metres deep - amid fears for homes and key industrial sites.

Seasonal greetings to all parts of the world marking Christmas Day on 25 December, even though we have to wait a little longer!

Wrapped in reindeer hide and fur, the 6-to-7 year old was protected by a child-sized bronze axe and bear's pendant.

But then Siberia also has no less than SEVEN real Santa figures, and you can meet them all here.

Young boy was laid to rest all alone with two iron knives, his feet trampling on reindeer bones, wearing elaborate headdress decorated with iron rings.

Seasonal greetings from the east of Russia where there are no less than seven different Father Christmas figures to bring joy to children in winter. 

The bison - or buffalo - are under special protection from hunters amid rising concern over wolf attacks.

The freeze is so deep that horses - and even Rudolph - is brought indoors to warm up.