Key move to revive Far Eastern economy and compete with Macau and Busan.

Hermit Agafya Lykova to be sent urgent supplies this week to help her get through winter.

The 15th INNOVUS forum opens over two days with 50 events aimed at discussing Russia's Innovative Development Strategy until 2020.

Scientists now examining new discovery in hunt for 'living cells'.

Hardy Siberians undaunted by aircraft frozen on tarmac as temperatures sank to a biting minus 52C

Senior government official issues warning over possible curb which could hit major air carriers.

A theme of modernisation was behind the prime minister's swing through Siberia this week.

Anna Tereshkova unveils her ambitious plans to break old taboos and make Novosibirsk a capital of modern art. 

Diamond capital of Russia shines with one of the most spectacular 1 May demonstration in the country.

One estimate is half a million new jobs stemming from improvements to the Baikal-Amur Mainline link amid hopes of foreign investment.