Last survivor of prominent base for assault and reconnaissance planes deserted since collapse of the Soviet Union.
A theme of modernisation was behind the prime minister's swing through Siberia this week.
Possible route could see 400km/hour bullet train pass through heart of Siberia and Altai region with stops in major cities.
Trans Siberian trains are on schedule despite rivers breaking their banks and plans to evacuate the gateway of Khabarovsk.
Rising tensions have led to Pyongyang threatening missile and nuclear strikes against the United States and its ally South Korea.
New video footage shows Amur the tiger lashing at Timur the goat - but then jumping back as if scared of the animal's horns.
Long-held dream for a crossing at Yakutsk gets a boost from China.
US Paralympic star on emotional journey back to her roots to meet the parents who gave her up for adoption.