Focus placed on the Far East of Russia, with duty-free zone, tax incentives, and lower costs for ships.
Drifts have reached one metre in height with schools closed, cars abandoned and even a military tank pulling out stranded drivers.
Heavy snow falls in recent days cause mayhem in Russia's 'San Francisco'.
Warnings to swimmers in Russia's Primorye region.
Gazprom, Transneft, RusHydro, Alrosa and Rosneft all on a list for shift from Moscow to boost the Far East economy.
Drivers in the Far East of Russia could receive a discount on new Russian-manufactured Japanese cars.
One proposal would allow influx of foreign workers, bypassing existing labour quotas.
Aircraft had been flying as part of a test flight following an engine change when it came down.