Russian president warns that 'the work is going slowly' and calls for progress.
Siberia's colossal resource potential is a great competitive advantage that needs to be skilfully deployed.
Back in Soviet times, Akademgorodok was known as one of the best places to live, a home to some of the USSR's greatest scientists.
Strategic bombers redeployed Eastern Military District in snap exercises called by Vladimir Putin.
Greenpeace is demanding the Russian government blocks a major Gazprom link to Shanghai across one of Siberia's most sacred wildernesses.
Military tests in minus 30C to check performance of equipment and personnel in toughest of conditions.
At least 30,000 homes are hit by flooding in Amur region, with Vladimir Putin ordering more emergency aid to stricken people.
Key move to revive Far Eastern economy and compete with Macau and Busan.