Officials deny any risk of atomic contamination from the site in Sakha Republic.

Fisherman keeps warm when his ice hole erupts in flames but he still netted a good catch

Fyodor Andreev leaves Alrosa, based in the Sakha Republic.

Separately, 18 frozen bear paws hidden in coal cargo train nabbed by customs.

DNA tests on the 18,000-year-old Siberian canine cannot define if it's a wolf or a dog.

Roads blocked, planes diverted due to low visibility, schools shut, people advised to stay home.

Tuim Hole first appeared 62 years ago and has sheer 120 metre cliffs reaching down to its deep turquoise waters.

Ekaterina and Yulia popularise yoga in Tynda but taking it into the great outdoors.

Abnormally hot May weather resembles midsummer with air temperatures as high as +35C.