He emphasised the importance of the economically buoyant Asian-Pacific region as critical to the development of Russia as Western markets stall.
Raccoons are known for washing food but look what happens when they scrub clothes!
In case of any doubts, we mean the twitching variety, which are now back to Siberia, resting before their next extraordinary journey.
A pioneering French-Siberian Scientific and Education Centre highlights international recognition of Siberia's scientific strength.
Expert says deadly gas released from melting permafrost region will lead to 'awful' consequences for global warming.
Il-76 plane crashed while battling wildfires; Minister vows 'We will never forget them.'
Former paratrooper conscript Timofey Menshikov wanted to escape modern life - and vodka - now faces reunion with family he left behind.
Tourist chiefs in Thailand have stressed the importance to them of visitors from the eastern regions of Russia.