Russian Government

Carrier which is vital to Siberian towns and cities faces bankruptcy lawsuit as debt claims mount.

Huge economic boost from upgrade to Baikal-Amur and Trans-Siberian lines.

Deputy finance minister Mikhail Kotyukov, 36, given key job amid 'crisis' over science reforms.

Siberians can continue travelling to their number one winter sunshine destinations, says Rostourism.

President nominates Krasnoyarsk - a city with 'wonderful people' - to be eastern seat of power.

A powerful backlash has hit new laws due to be speeded through parliament on 'modernising' the country's science.

Rail link will connect remote region to Krasnoyarsk region.

Officials will be fired for blocking progress, warns deputy premier Yuri Trutnev.

7 out of top 10 regions for confiscations are in Siberia or Russian Far East.