Russia will have 11 time zones instead of the current nine, with Siberia's Kemerovo region moving one hour further from Moscow.
Clocks change for the final time, except in Kemerovo, Kamchatka and Chukotka. Confused?
Russia is going back in time if - as expected - new draft laws are passed by the country's parliament.
It's a long way to Las Vegas, but Primorye region takes its first step as Tigre de Cristal casino opens.
Flood of Chinese gamblers bring hope for success of Primorsky region gaming development.
An 8 km high plume was recorded from the southernmost major stratovolcano on the Kamchatka peninsula.
Key move to revive Far Eastern economy and compete with Macau and Busan.
The senior politician called for a change of identity for the vast eastern third of Russia, as the country angles itself towards Asia.
Huge area of the Sea of Okhotsk will be recognised as part of Russia's continental shelf.
Sakhalin or the Kuril Islands could become a wealthy offshore haven.