Rouble crisis

But further development unlikely unless authorities improve infrastructure at 'Siberian Coin' gambling zone.

Four unidentified men claimed woman owned 240,000 roubles after borrowing 5,000 roubles last year.

Rouble exchange rate means there is no better time for foreigners to visit Russia and stay in comfort at bargain prices.

Inmate making substitutes for imported goods will see penal colonies produce output worth 500 million roubles.

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

Or were they 'murdered by creditors' after failing to pay back loans in economic crisis?

Republic head Yegor Borisov outlines difficulties for transport in Russia's largest region.

Fresh water supply crisis looms in parts of Siberia as critics accuse hydroelectric firm of 'excessive drainage' from lake.

Problems may not be over yet, warn meteorologists, as police are on high alert in 14 areas.