Scientists have recently revived several large viruses that had been buried in the frozen Siberian ground for tens of thousands of years. The oldest virus ever to have been revived is the 48,500 years old Pandoravirus, and the youngest virus is 27,000 years old, according to a media report.
The thawing permafrost is reported to be releasing organic matter, including bacteria and viruses that can still reproduce.
Recently, a group of scientists from France, Germany and Russia reanimated 13 viruses drawn from seven samples of Siberian permafrost.
All the viruses cultured so far are giant DNA viruses that only affect amoebae. They are very unlikely to pose danger to humans or animals. But studies are bound to throw up more results in the future.
The celebration began with the All–Russian action "Museum Days on Amur" - museum workers from Kaliningrad to Chukotka gathered to share their experience
Every year, reindeer herders from the camps gather in villages to see their relatives and demonstrate their skills in traditional competitions for the northern peoples
Authorities in Norway's northernmost county, Finnmark, have put forward an unusual proposal. They have asked the European Commission to create a separate time zone that would add two hours to the day in the region
Applications for participation in the second All–Russian competition for the best trip "Far East - Land of Adventures" will begin in May, Deputy Prime Minister and Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev told reporters
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