Shocking remains of nine beheaded brown bears slain and mutilated by poachers have been found by mushroom pickers in the Republic of Buryatia.
New rail bridge linking the two countries symbolizes closest-ever economic co-operation between neighbors.
Alexei Tsydenov, 40, told Vladimir Putin that he can raise the quality of life 'in a fairly short period of time'.
Construction has begun on a Park Inn by Radisson hotel in Novosibirsk with its opening planned for 2014.
Excessive hot, dry weather behind spread of poisonous creature to Ulan-Ude.
Vineyards will flourish as winters become almost 10C milder heralding a large population influx, says new scientific prediction.
Predators seek food in villages all around Siberia as climate expert warns of worse fires each year due to soaring rise in temperatures, 10C above average.
The documents are expected to help Japan understand the fate of thousands of PoWs in Siberia after the end of the Second World War.