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Temperatures in Oymyakon can drop to minus 70 degrees Celsius, making the daily trek to school a dangerous challenge for local children.
A crater in Siberia measures over 80 feet wide and deeper than a 15-story building, signaling the dangers of thawing permafrost.
Temperatures in Oymyakon can drop to minus 70 degrees Celsius, forcing children to brave one of the world's coldest commutes to school each day.
13-year-old Liza from Siberia dreams of becoming a model as scouts search for young talent across the vast region.
Sergey Zimov aims to restore an ecosystem that disappeared 10,000 years ago by reintroducing ancient megafauna to combat climate change in Siberia.
The winter road linking Salekhard and Nadym is only passable from December to April, forcing drivers to navigate treacherous icy conditions.
Thirty percent of Mongolia's population are nomads, a way of life that faces increasing pressure from economic development and climate change.
A blast furnace in Siberia produces 13,500 tons of molten crude iron each day, reflecting the industrial backbone of Russia's economy.
Temperatures in Yakutsk can drop as low as -70 degrees Celsius, raising concerns about the stability of buildings built on permafrost.
Edik learns the life of a reindeer breeder in Siberia's tundra during his spring vacation.
In Oymyakon, one of the coldest inhabited places on Earth, families endure extreme winter temperatures while adventurers navigate the dangers of the Chinese jungle and communities adapt to living in cemeteries.
Every year, men from Kholodnaya journey across Lake Baikal to supply the Evenks in Siberia.
Scientists recreate lost animal species like the mammoth using ancient DNA from Siberia.
A rock formation in Russia's Kutska region rises 130 feet and has baffled scientists since it was first studied in 1949.
Alexander Neich Oganov, a farmer and spiritual leader, has seven children and 14 grandchildren living in a small settlement near Lake Baikal.
Fewer than 150 Raute people remain in Nepal, living as nomads and facing pressure to settle in a rapidly modernizing society.
Venom sea snakes, with venom ten times more powerful than a rattlesnake's, gather in coastal caves on the tiny island of Kudaka for fresh water.
Around 5,000 girls aged 13 to 15 compete in Siberia for just 70 modeling contracts after 12 rounds of selection.
The Siberian Husky is a medium size dog breed from Siberia, Russia, known for its endurance.
In the Siberian Taiga, filmmaker Werner Herzog explores the lives of the indigenous people who adapt to the harsh natural landscapes throughout the year.
Four mummies over 2,000 years old, discovered in Siberia's permafrost, are among the treasures housed in the State Hermitage Museum.
A volcanic hotspot in northwest India created mountains over 65 million years ago and contributed to the extinction of the dinosaurs.
Four corpses discovered in the Altai Mountains of Siberia in 1948 are preserved natural mummies over 2,000 years old, housed in the State Hermitage Museum.
Half a million birds from over 350 species rely on Keoladeo National Park for habitat and sustenance, making it a critical sanctuary for wildlife.
In remote Siberia, the geological history shaped by one of Earth's largest volcanic eruptions reveals the impact of natural disasters on the planet's landscape.
Siberia has confirmed the highest ever Arctic temperature at 38 degrees Celsius, alarming scientists.
Baikal, located in Siberia, is one of the largest lakes in the world, hosting a unique ecosystem with diverse flora and fauna despite extreme winter conditions.
Sergey Zimov and his son Nikita seek to restore Siberia's Ice Age ecosystem through Pleistocene Park.
Kazim Kazan's ice cellar in Batakai faces challenges from warming permafrost.
Alexei and Vassili lead the last Komi reindeer herders on a vital migration in Siberia.
600 kg of food must be delivered by truck across 40 miles of treacherous terrain in Siberia, where conditions can turn deadly.
In regions like Congo, Bolivia, and Siberia, individuals face extreme dangers while navigating some of the world's most treacherous roads and terrains.
Jonathan Watts reports on climate change's impact in Yakutsk, affecting local families like Avetik and Ludmila.
Lake Baikal, at 637 meters deep and 636 kilometers long, contains nearly 20% of the world's fresh water and is home to unique animal and plant life.
53% of young people in Russia express a desire to leave their country, reflecting a divide in aspirations among the youth.
During a public appearance at a military aircraft factory in Siberia, Vladimir Putin claims that Russia is fighting for its survival in Ukraine.
Putin opens a new gas field in Siberia to boost exports to China amid Western sanctions.
A rock formation in Siberia rises 130 feet and has a diameter of 520 feet, baffling scientists since its first study in 1949.
Russia prepares for the Sochi Olympic Games amid criticism and security concerns.
3,000 kilometers of gas pipelines connect remote Siberian regions to China, while local residents see little benefit from this energy shift.
Climbers at Stolby tackle rock formations up to 400 feet high, often ascending without ropes in a chaotic environment filled with fellow climbers.
Denisovans, an ancient human species known from only a few fossils, present challenges in reconstructing their morphology due to the scarcity of physical remains.
Workers in southern Siberia repay North Korea's Cold War debt while enduring Gulag conditions.
A burial site in Siberia from 2500 years ago contained a mummified body initially believed to be a boy, but DNA analysis revealed it was a girl.
Sergei Torop, known as Vissarion, claims to be Jesus alive in Siberia with thousands of followers.
Eniseisk 15, a former military base, becomes a housing project for the elderly and disabled.
Vladimir Putin's support remains strong in Russia despite economic challenges since Crimea's annexation.
