He ekes out a living in the remote village of Dubinka, population 15. 

Economic crisis to blame for delay in plan to breathe new environmentally-friendly life into former Lake Baikal polluter.

New discovery of rare crystal Rosenbergite at 'burning ice' site where earth is hot despite temperatures of minus 35C.

The unique scientific vault will safely store ancient remains at temperatures as low as minus 24C.

Tourist camps to be built at Stalinist camps where millions perished in the Soviet era, under new plan.

Inaugural trek through 10,000 year old Vasyugan Mire paves way for visitors to savour the unique flora and fauna.

Today the Asia Pacific is a vital center of economic development and progressive political influence.

The Russian national carrier is examining a scheme to base a new air operator on its assets Vladivostok Avia and Sakhalin-based SAT Airlines.