Sixteen runners braved extreme temperatures at the Pole of Cold.

Elsewhere in Russia’s coldest region desperate authorities spike clouds to induce rain and tame wildfires.

Culture on edge of Siberia was 'as advanced' as in Middle East, then considered to be the apex of development.

Topsy-turvy summer swings from Saudi-heat to freezer in Arctic north of Russia’s largest region of Yakutia.

With thick coat to keep it warm, the little Yakut horse loves nothing better than running about the frozen fields.

100-year-old woman among the hundreds who party the night away on the banks of a Yakutia river as temperatures fall to -43C.

Unknown remains of a large creature have been found in Lake Labynkyr, say the first divers to ever reach its floor.

Journalists test Chinese Geely on epic 10,000km journey from Belarus and find it performs well in the harsh climate - even if they did have to wear ski clothes.