Model Amina Karat, 34, poses on the Saamys-Kumaga sands in Yakutia.

Fantastical creature has wingspan of 130 metres.

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

First exclusive pictures inside the grave of 'giant' warlord horseman who held sway in the 11th century but lost his left arm in his final battle.

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. 

A picture of Anastasia Gruzdeva, 25, in deep winter with frosty eyelashes went viral: now she shows her summer look, covered in mosquitoes.

Hollywood star's triumph as fans go into meltdown to present the actor with top award from the heart.

It takes truly extreme cold for Yakutian students to miss out on their classes: but the big freeze has arrived (except in Chersky).

Elephants and tigers entertain public in cities along staggering 16,000km (9,950 mile) route.