Gazprom says operations are 'in full swing' with work due to start soon on iconic pipeline to provide gas on eastern route.
Greenpeace is demanding the Russian government blocks a major Gazprom link to Shanghai across one of Siberia's most sacred wildernesses.
After months of speculation, parliament and President rubber-stamp deal that will see gas sent to China.
'Six die' as bridges swept away and 7,600 evacuated after heavy rains.
New rail bridge linking the two countries symbolizes closest-ever economic co-operation between neighbors.
Elders in Altai Mountains vote to reinter mummy of ancient woman 'to stop her anger which causes floods and earthquakes'.
The ancient mummy of a mysterious young woman, known as the Ukok Princess, is finally returning home to the Altai Republic this month.
The Kremlin's 'Mr Siberia' Viktor Tolokonsky tells 'Sphere of Influence' business magazine what our vast region means to him.