Top executives of VTB Leasing including female deputy director 'all safe' after jumping into sea from stricken aircraft.
Airmen 'parachuted' from stricken jet in latest of spate of accidents afflicting military aircraft.
Hopes fade of finding 13 people, six weeks after Tyva Avia aircraft went missing in remote and mountainous region.
Russian technology is capable of delivering aircraft to land on water and ice and bringing vital links to Siberian communities, Shoigu says.
Five crew safely parachuted from stricken jet in latest of spate of accidents afflicting military aircraft.
Possible 'explosion' at time of Tyva Republic helicopter crash, say experts, as mourning period expected for up to 14 people killed.
Private helicopter brought in to located Tyva Avia aircraft that had 13 people on board in remote Siberia.
Rescuers vow to find helicopter that vanished in strong winds on 10 October.
Aircraft had been flying as part of a test flight following an engine change when it came down.
Officials ground the iconic Tu-95 bomber fleet as investigation launched into what brought down aircraft on take-off.