Huge economic boost from upgrade to Baikal-Amur and Trans-Siberian lines.
Her partner survived but Russian Railways warn people to take more care close to busy railroads.
New cities and industries could be created from construction of high-speed railway and motorway routes spanning whole of country.
Fears for plan to stimulate Russian economy via major infrastructure links to Asia and Europe as Beijing announces rival scheme.
We join photographer Kisoon Choi on a journey of discovery across Yakutia and the Far East and celebrate the unique landscapes, cities and peoples.
A renaissance of one of Siberia's first outposts as the Far North becomes the new economic frontier.
'We're Russian Koreans,' comes the reply.
Derek Doy, 71, was determined to fulfil his childhood dream, overcoming his heart trouble in Novosibirsk, to complete trip.