Russian technology is capable of delivering aircraft to land on water and ice and bringing vital links to Siberian communities, Shoigu says.
Scientists challenge nature by adopting an endangered orphan kitten, aiming to release her into the wild.
Off-road vehicle was swept away by swirling flow killing 7 children and 3 adults - including the bridegroom who was driving the jeep.
Members of two families perished and others are missing as emergency services scrambled to the scene.
Ukraine has moved its Consulate General from Vladivostok to Novosibirsk. The former Soviet state has other Consultates General around Russia already.
'I've got to talk to my British colleague,' said the Russian president as he left a key fuel and energy session to take the phone call.