Graham Vavangas collided with Scania tanker, say police in Yakutia.
Hopes for significant rise of Chinese visitors and special fares between April and October to encourage young Russians to travel to Baikal.
Transit passengers from 20 countries will be allowed 72 hours in Russia without the hassle of obtaining a visa.
Overseas visitors to Novosibirsk Zoo will be able to learn about attractions and use GPS technology to explore using their phones.
Pensioner from the UK says medical staff among best in the world after he fell suddenly ill on dream trip across Russia with his wife.
Getting to Siberia for foreigners has never been easier.
Construction has begun on a Park Inn by Radisson hotel in Novosibirsk with its opening planned for 2014.