Astana

Starting on 16 July, the leading Kazakh carrier will offer twice weekly connections with glittering capital city Astana. 

Filmed here over the city of Omsk, the meteor - or was it a rocket or test firing of a ballistic missile? - startled people over a swathe of territory.

33 hour journey between the capitals could be in place by 2020.

Nearby mothballed uranium mine caused the poisoning which led to severe drowsiness, say scientists. 

A new agreement between two of Russia's major airlines will open up new possibilities for linking Siberia to destinations all over the world.

One of country’s most prominent politicians believes the capital should be located further away from its Western borders. 

Historic cities of Krasnoyarsk and Irkutsk ideal to connect country to buoyant Asian markets.

Possible route could see 400km/hour bullet train pass through heart of Siberia and Altai region with stops in major cities.