Siberia's colossal resource potential is a great competitive advantage that needs to be skilfully deployed.
After US warnings about threat of ISIL, Da'esh and al-Qa'ida attacks around Christmas, senator Franz Klintsevich urges tourists to head east.
Scientist and senator calls for thousands of Baikal's endemic seals to be hunted.
Staycations have become a 'mass source of income' for businesses on the edge of Baikal, with predictions of more to come in 2015.
The Australian travel company is revolutionising the image of Siberia in the outside world.
The predator ran along the shore then swam out towards the boat, but posed no threat when killed with a single rifle shot to the head.
Adventurers from Irkutsk's A1team spruce up the giant lake's shoreline, before showcasing its stunning scenery - and ancient rock paintings.
New tourism offices planned across China as government eyes up five-fold increase in visitors crossing the border.
The flame warms Siberia and even takes a dip in Lake Baikal en route to the Sochi Winter Games.