Siberia

The presence of non-ethnic Russian battalions in the Ukrainian theatre of war has been noted since the beginning of the war, with Far East communities suffering disproportionate losses.

More than 3 million acres had burned across the state – roughly triple what’s seen in an average year, but no longer unusual in a warming world.

During an expedition in the Touran-Uyuk Valley, also referred to as the "Siberian Valley of the Kings" because of the trove of artifacts found at ancient grave sites in the region.

Hanukkah came early this year, which was an unusually warm one, jeopardizing the decade-long tradition started in Tomsk by Chabad emissary Levy Kaminetsky.

"Unfortunately the situation is not getting easier. And there's a danger to the lives of the rescuers... We'll hope they can save as many people as they can," said Putin.

Scientists say that greenhouse gas emissions from its thaw could eventually match or even exceed the European Union's industrial emissions due to the sheer volume of decaying organic matter.

A source close to the regional administration said at least two people had died.

A photo essay captures the stories of six Torah scrolls from around the world - Yemen, Siberia, France, Germany - which all ended up in Israel.

Tomsk is symbolic for many Russian Jews for its Cantonist community, which has become an icon of the determination of many Jews in Russia to adhere to their faith and culture.

The menorah was made by Seva Mayorov, a local non-Jewish artist whose work also features regularly at the annual Tomsk Ice Park exhibition.