A dramatic operation in biting cold of minus 41C saved elephants Magda and Jenny from death after a fire in the trailer carrying them across Siberia.
The new low fare routes subsidised by the government will help Siberians from Norilsk to Khabarovsk.
A weekly holiday season flight is staring to the historic and formerly Russian-controlled city of Dalian in China on 4 July.
Drivers and passengers escaped their sinking lorries but oil is leaking into the world’s 11th longest river, prompting a local state of emergency.
It's a long way to Las Vegas, but Primorye region takes its first step as Tigre de Cristal casino opens.
More than 130billion roubles invested in special gambling zone to lure wealthy Asian tourists to Russia, complete with its own beach, marina and ski area.
As Russia pivots towards Asia, so do the tourism possibilities.
'We can't stand by a watch this lawlessness', insist men travelling on five-day 3,900km journey to take up arms in Novorossiya.
Flood of Chinese gamblers bring hope for success of Primorsky region gaming development.