Lake Vostok is the largest subglacial lake in Antarctica and scientists have long wanted to study its eco-system. The Russian team last year drilled almost four kilometres (2.34 miles) to reach the lake and take the samples.
Russia had been hoping to discover a new life form at the pristine site and the drilling was of major importance for the prestige to the country’s science programme.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin was even given a sample of Lake Vostok water after the drilling was performed.
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