After US warnings about threat of ISIL, Da'esh and al-Qa'ida attacks around Christmas, senator Franz Klintsevich urges tourists to head east.
Russia could get a major boost from an influx of Chinese visitors.
Flights from east of Russian resumed for the first time since last year's earthquake and tsunami which led to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.
Forest infernos will be extinguished by the weekend, pledges government, as wildfires become political issue in Moscow.
Forensic tests underway in America as mother appeals for Russian witnesses, alleging 'foul play' and police 'cover-up’.
Attraction in Altai region never fails to put on its annual show for tourists.
Six holy men summon players' ancestors, begging for support in the game against Spain.
Colin Madsen, 25, enjoyed night-walking in Siberia but never came back after going out on Sunday.
Getting to Siberia for foreigners has never been easier.