The navigator, who served in the Navy of Peter the Great, gave his name to the Bering Strait, the Bering Sea, Bering Island, Bering Glacier and Bering Bridge.

This vast region has some of the world's greatest rivers, but they could do much more to support the economic regeneration and security of the country.

Russia’s coldest region harvests first berries and mushrooms weeks ahead of schedule.

Analysts say opening of LNG facility in Queensland with exports to China could affect Yamal as Pacific countries look to take on Russia in Asia.

Major bid to check radioactive waste dump area in Arctic archipelago.

Revamped airfields on target in key Siberian locations as military is boosted in energy-rich region.

Challenge to polar doom warning from respected international expert Professor Peter Wadhams of Cambridge University.

Renowned scientist says temperatures could 'rise twice faster' in Yakutia than the rest of the world.

Helicopter crash kills three including leader of expedition to find schooner lost in infamous 1914 tragedy.