Business leaders on island state see significant opportunities as Moscow looks to Siberia and Far East for investment.
Memorandum of understanding will see construction of major projects including new refinery and upgrade to port.
Now the Far East of Russia linked to beaches and cities in the sun with direct routes from Vladivostok on low-cost airline Vietjet.
Russia is offering the best tax incentives in the world to create its own Vegas near Vladivostok.
With more than 11,000 animals from 702 species - about 150 of them are from them World Red Book - Novosibirsk Zoo is a popular tourist attraction with almost a million visitors annually, and a noted scientific institution.
One of the largest in Russia, it boasts a world record in captive breeding programmes for endangered species.
Rostislav Shilo, Zoo’s Director since 1969, says that there are only two other self-supporting zoos in the world - in Singapore and in San Diego.
Maybe you've heard of the Singapore Sling, but the Siberian Sling? Meet these Moms (with Babies on Board) who've caught the Siberian Sling dancing bug.
Transit passengers from 20 countries will be allowed 72 hours in Russia without the hassle of obtaining a visa.
Foreign Minister says there is ‘enormous potential’ for eastern Russia as Moscow forges closer diplomatic bond with Beijing.