The country's top diplomat denied Moscow was aiming to develop relations in Asia at the expense of contacts with Europe.
After months of speculation, parliament and President rubber-stamp deal that will see gas sent to China.
Deputy premier Dmitry Rogozin looks to Asia as China confirms $5 billion boost for Russian Far East.
At least three are dangerously close to population centres in Irkutsk region.
Drivers in the Far East of Russia could receive a discount on new Russian-manufactured Japanese cars.
Old Soviet resorts to be restored for new generation of visitors.
For the first time in 12 years a family of tigers returns to reserve in Khabarovsk region.
A powerful backlash has hit new laws due to be speeded through parliament on 'modernising' the country's science.
Radical plans to boost the economies of Eastern Siberia and the Far East are emerging in Moscow, say news reports.