Today the Asia Pacific is a vital center of economic development and progressive political influence.

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New shipping link symbolises developing Arctic economy which can avoid eco-damage, says Putin.

Gazprom, Transneft, RusHydro, Alrosa and Rosneft all on a list for shift from Moscow to boost the Far East economy.

Modern-day zeppelins costing $30 million each would revolutionise transport links and economic exploitation of Siberia in $240 billion plan.

Venison exports will 'increase' despite first anthrax outbreak in 70 years, but scientists remain adamant: Herd numbers must fall further.

Special train - the Eurasian Star - will reopen exotic and historic trail linking China, Mogolia and Russia.

He emphasised the importance of the economically buoyant Asian-Pacific region as critical to the development of Russia as Western markets stall.

Your guide is the Chairman of the Tuva Republic's government, Sholban Kara-Ool.