After months of speculation, parliament and President rubber-stamp deal that will see gas sent to China.
Consortium featuring Russian businessman line up bid to invest in mine which develops deposits in Siberia.
Entertainment resort with a golf course in summer and ski area in winter set to be built as part of 24 billion rouble project.
Siberia's colossal resource potential is a great competitive advantage that needs to be skilfully deployed.
The move comes amid hope of large-scale investment from Seoul into Siberia.
Popular Sheregesh in Kemerovo region to get a $131 million Sochi-style makeover.
Business leaders on island state see significant opportunities as Moscow looks to Siberia and Far East for investment.
A theme of modernisation was behind the prime minister's swing through Siberia this week.