The distance between capital city Moscow and key Siberian cities could shrink in plan envisaged by the Kremlin leader.
Modern-day zeppelins costing $30 million each would revolutionise transport links and economic exploitation of Siberia in $240 billion plan.
Inside the new Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Far East of Russia - exclusive pictures.
Vital link uniting east and west of the country will realise a long-held dream.
Fears for plan to stimulate Russian economy via major infrastructure links to Asia and Europe as Beijing announces rival scheme.
New route connecting (almost) to diamond capital Yakutsk faces funding and contractor crisis causing delay.
Vostochny 'not ready' for December Soyuz liftoff, says source in Roscosmos.
Ambitious plans unveiled for 250km/h train that would cut travel times and drive new business and tourism between two countries.
Siberia's hotel revolution is growing apace with work underway on a top of the range property.