Far East of Russian

Officials will be fired for blocking progress, warns deputy premier Yuri Trutnev.

Epicentre was in mountains of Kamchatka peninsula with a powerful 7.3 magnitude.

Wildfires ablaze early in year due to lack of snow, posing threat to railway in Russian Far East.

More than 300 enterprises now have investment from China in this Far East region.

The senior politician called for a change of identity for the vast eastern third of Russia, as the country angles itself towards Asia.

Customs procedures and rules on foreigners staying in duty-free region will be relaxed in move that will bolster the economy and boost trade from 2016.

Around 400 delegates are expected including representatives of 41 ethnic minorities representing around a quarter of a million people. 

Old Soviet resorts to be restored for new generation of visitors.

7 out of top 10 regions for confiscations are in Siberia or Russian Far East.