Drivers in the Far East of Russia could receive a discount on new Russian-manufactured Japanese cars.

Drifts have reached one metre in height with schools closed, cars abandoned and even a military tank pulling out stranded drivers.

The Russian president spoke after flying over devastated settlements, and fields were crops have been destroyed.

Move can boost tourism as free port and pacific capital Vladivostok opens up.

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

The manoeuvres involved around 160,000 troops, 5,000 tanks, 130 combat aircraft and 70 warships.

State of emergency in three districts as 100,000 residents without power, 1,000-plus trees felled.

Synchronised explosions unblock this major waterway in the Russian Far East to protect villagers from flooding.

Moscow's top diplomat stresses importance of the country's Asian face.