Quality of life in booming oil capital Tyumen is better than that in Moscow or St Petersburg, says financial survey.

Place your bets as Russia takes on Macau and Las Vegas to woo Pacific gamblers.

Up to 300,000 people a year expected to pass through Sabetta International as region gears up to become a gas powerhouse.

Flood of Chinese gamblers bring hope for success of Primorsky region gaming development.

Fears for plan to stimulate Russian economy via major infrastructure links to Asia and Europe as Beijing announces rival scheme.

Wildfires ablaze early in year due to lack of snow, posing threat to railway in Russian Far East.

People feel better about themselves and their lives, defying the international stereotype of Siberia.

Sasivat Wongsinsavat called Kuzbass cradle of Thai boxing at the opening of Muay Thai Championship.

The beaches here are thronged with sun-seekers, children paddle in the warm waters — even the babushki are relaxed.