Animal charity WWF Russia in plea for help to prevent repeat of 1980s winter crisis that killed 90% of species in the region.
As Russia pivots towards Asia, so do the tourism possibilities.
Russian tourists among the top ten arrivals to Thailand - and the top spenders after the Chinese
PM Medvedev was ordered to 'reprimand' Regional Development Minister Oleg Govorun for the slow pace of proposals to boost the east of the country.
Showing for party founded by Vladimir Putin mirrors the rest of Russia, but ultranationalist Liberal Democrats nudge Communists to third place.
Flood of Chinese gamblers bring hope for success of Primorsky region gaming development.
Radical plans to boost the economies of Eastern Siberia and the Far East are emerging in Moscow, say news reports.
Vostochny Cosmodrome will 'improve life in the Far East and upgrade its industrial base'.