Projects in Buryatia underway despite warnings of a crisis in pollution in world's deepest lake.

Place your bets as Russia takes on Macau and Las Vegas to woo Pacific gamblers.

The world's only all-year greenhouse built on permafrost sells its first crop, and locals are impressed.

The Arctic was at the centre of world's attention in recent years, with the Nordic countries now on a steady, but a serious race for dominance in the region.

Exports overseas increase to highest levels in seven years but Russia still slips behind rivals as Asia turns to other countries for wood.

More than 130billion roubles invested in special gambling zone to lure wealthy Asian tourists to Russia, complete with its own beach, marina and ski area.

Thousands of people fleeing the Middle East and Africa into Europe should be redirected to Russia, claims economist Fred E Foldvary.

The beaches here are thronged with sun-seekers, children paddle in the warm waters — even the babushki are relaxed.

Russia is offering the best tax incentives in the world to create its own Vegas near Vladivostok.