Blow for ruling United Russia as party suffers defeat in the country's third city.
Vladimir Putin's supporters beaten in Siberian region.
New details emerge about 1928 odyssey that changed a dictator.
Beijing proposes tours to neighbouring Khabarovsk region which wind the clock back to the Communist era.
Showing for party founded by Vladimir Putin mirrors the rest of Russia, but ultranationalist Liberal Democrats nudge Communists to third place.
Agreement means Power of Siberia pipe could be delayed, it is claimed.
Communists want Soviet dictator immortalised forever in stone.
A theme of modernisation was behind the prime minister's swing through Siberia this week.