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.
Children from Yakutsk - the coldest city in the world - will start next year's flame relay for the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
Couples celebrate St Valentine's Day with kissathon in Yakutsk.
Bizarre claim in New York Observer says tattooed Ukok 'princess' preserved in ice casket led to Donald Trump's victory over Clinton.
Life returns to port of Tiksi with construction of a military town.