Modest villager Yakov Novichenko who changed history is honoured by Pyongyang on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Foreign visitors transiting on Russian airlines will be able to stay for 72 hours without documents as part of move to help boost tourism and economy.
Irkutsk Airport seen as potential destination by major airlines at Routes Asia - 2014 forum in Malaysia.
Panning to be legalised in former GULAG region in bid to crackdown on black market.
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev is to lead discussion of how to put Siberia on the world map of growth at the annual forum.
What I wasn't expecting was just how beautiful everything looked under the sparkling white blanket of snow.
Place your bets as Russia takes on Macau and Las Vegas to woo Pacific gamblers.
As the winter cold settles in, this is a sight to warm you up (strictly 18+).