On a visit to the Far East, he strongly hinted they should give up summer holidays to complete unfinished tasks.

Sergeants Nadezhda Durachenko and Galina Mikhailova both named among the victims.

A rare Amur tiger is threatening villagers and their pets in Linevichi.

Vostochny Cosmodrome will 'improve life in the Far East and upgrade its industrial base'.

A $7.4 billion cash injection for Trans-Siberian and Baikal-Amur rail lines confirmed by president.

Many residents have refused to leave their homes because of the worst flooding since records began.

Memorandum of understanding will see construction of major projects including new refinery and upgrade to port.

Rescue effort underway to provide emergency feeding sites for the helpless animals, with the wild boar population also in trouble.