Thousands of people fleeing the Middle East and Africa into Europe should be redirected to Russia, claims economist Fred E Foldvary.
Historic cities of Krasnoyarsk and Irkutsk ideal to connect country to buoyant Asian markets.
Oleg Fedyura drowned on way to waterlogged district when his vehicle was swept away while crossing river.
'The contract in current market parameters is absolutely unprecedented', Putin told investors at the annual Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Japanese companies consider investment in railway extension via islands of Sakhalin and Hokkaido.