Russian army in battle to erect dikes to hold back the swirling Amur River as evacuations begin in low-lying areas.
Dramatic measures unveiled to boost the economy in Eastern Siberia and Russia's Pacific territories.
Aircraft had been flying as part of a test flight following an engine change when it came down.
Heavy snow falls in recent days cause mayhem in Russia's 'San Francisco'.
Huge area of the Sea of Okhotsk will be recognised as part of Russia's continental shelf.
No danger of radiation in the Russian Far East from blaze caused by welding accident, insist experts.
Memorandum of understanding will see construction of major projects including new refinery and upgrade to port.
Key move to revive Far Eastern economy and compete with Macau and Busan.
Siberian scientist leads team making unexpected discovering in Kyrgyzstan.