New cities and industries could be created from construction of high-speed railway and motorway routes spanning whole of country.

Panning to be legalised in former GULAG region in bid to crackdown on black market.

My only knowledge of Russia came from Hollywood movies, James Bond films in particular - though I was aware that From Russia with Love was made back in 60s. 

Your guide is the Chairman of the Tuva Republic's government, Sholban Kara-Ool.

After archeologists dug up the ancient mummy - preserved in permafrost - natural disasters were unleashed in Siberia, court told.

Current president of Sakha-based company leaves after 'difficult' relationship with senior officials in Moscow.

The massive property boost for the republic's capital Ulan-Ude was unveiled ahead of the major Baikal Forum of Economics in the city. 

This is the first picture of how a stylish 'ancient Egyptian' necklace was discovered in the heart of Siberia.