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

Old Soviet resorts to be restored for new generation of visitors.

Aim to double annual bilateral trade to $10 billion by 2016.

Siberian tycoon is behind new $44 million franchise agreement with McDonald's.

The Russian president has turned to his close ally Sergei Shoigu, former Emergencies Minister, after the Defence Minister was engulfed in a corruption scandal.

2,500 adults, 623 children so far vaccinated in the Republic of Tuva to prevent flea-spreading of the decease.

One of Russia's special products is not allowed to be exported to China.

Customs procedures and rules on foreigners staying in duty-free region will be relaxed in move that will bolster the economy and boost trade from 2016.

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov backs easing of visa regimes in Asia-Pacific region for students and tourists.

Focus placed on the Far East of Russia, with duty-free zone, tax incentives, and lower costs for ships.