Highly prized victory comes without a shot in anger after 13 year battle in the corridors of the United Nations.
Russia is poised to present the United Nations with the scientific arguments for extending the continental shelf in the Sea of Okhotsk.
Russia, America, China and India have all raised voices of concern over hefty new levies for greenhouse gas emissions.
Findings pave the way for a 1.2 million square kilometre claim to the UN on hydrocarbon drilling rights.
Built just five years ago, western sanctions over Ukraine stop international cooperation at climate change research facility in Arctic.
Focus placed on the Far East of Russia, with duty-free zone, tax incentives, and lower costs for ships.
Ransom demanded for two UTair staff seized in ambush on UN contract work.
Customs procedures and rules on foreigners staying in duty-free region will be relaxed in move that will bolster the economy and boost trade from 2016.