Heavy snow falls in recent days cause mayhem in Russia's 'San Francisco'.

Altai route for gas to China could take priority, reported Reuters.

After months of speculation, parliament and President rubber-stamp deal that will see gas sent to China.

Drivers in the Far East of Russia could receive a discount on new Russian-manufactured Japanese cars.

Gazprom says operations are 'in full swing' with work due to start soon on iconic pipeline to provide gas on eastern route.

Agreement means Power of Siberia pipe could be delayed, it is claimed.

Russian president changes his midnight address to honour the bombing victims in Volgograd - and eliminate terrorists.

Drifts have reached one metre in height with schools closed, cars abandoned and even a military tank pulling out stranded drivers.

Driving over the ice on Siberia's lakes and rivers is safe in deep winter - but in April?