Premier Dmitry Medvedev wants the bloc to take measures promoting regional security.
Defying the doubters, the world's longest cable-stayed bridge opened to regular motorists on Wednesday across the Bosphorus East Strait.
Moscow's top diplomat stresses importance of the country's Asian face.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov backs easing of visa regimes in Asia-Pacific region for students and tourists.
The country's top diplomat denied Moscow was aiming to develop relations in Asia at the expense of contacts with Europe.
Plans to develop Russky Island as 'a model advanced development area'.
It's a long way to Las Vegas, but Primorye region takes its first step as Tigre de Cristal casino opens.
An army of almost 3000 foreign workers combine with locals to get the city ready for the September APEC summit of world leaders.
Today the Asia Pacific is a vital center of economic development and progressive political influence.