Plans to develop Russky Island as 'a model advanced development area'.

One of the giants of science in the Soviet and post-USSR eras, a former president of the Academy of Sciences, died aged 87 after a long illness.

Deputy premier Dmitry Rogozin looks to Asia as China confirms $5 billion boost for Russian Far East.

Session seen as a significant step towards improving economic prospects for vast priority region including eastern Siberia.

Can the world's oldest and deepest lake finally realise its potential as a world class venue?

Cabin attendant Irina Olaru, 22, planned to wed when she was cruelly killed on doomed in Sinai.

PM Medvedev was ordered to 'reprimand' Regional Development Minister Oleg Govorun for the slow pace of proposals to boost the east of the country.

The beaches here are thronged with sun-seekers, children paddle in the warm waters — even the babushki are relaxed.

Journalists test Chinese Geely on epic 10,000km journey from Belarus and find it performs well in the harsh climate - even if they did have to wear ski clothes.