Russian government to Siberia

President nominates Krasnoyarsk - a city with 'wonderful people' - to be eastern seat of power.

Siberians can continue travelling to their number one winter sunshine destinations, says Rostourism.

Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev is to lead discussion of how to put Siberia on the world map of growth at the annual forum.

Huge economic boost from upgrade to Baikal-Amur and Trans-Siberian lines.

Premier Dmitry Medvedev warned it will take two to three weeks to extinguish the fires raging across Siberia.

'I've got to talk to my British colleague,' said the Russian president as he left a key fuel and energy session to take the phone call.

Vigilant cook to be rewarded for saving children in shocking incident.

PM Medvedev was ordered to 'reprimand' Regional Development Minister Oleg Govorun for the slow pace of proposals to boost the east of the country.

The Russian government is to give priority to Siberia and the Far East as it puts modernisation on fast-forward, insists Dmitry Medvedev.