Old Soviet resorts to be restored for new generation of visitors.

Siberian tycoon is behind new $44 million franchise agreement with McDonald's.

The Russian president has turned to his close ally Sergei Shoigu, former Emergencies Minister, after the Defence Minister was engulfed in a corruption scandal.

2,500 adults, 623 children so far vaccinated in the Republic of Tuva to prevent flea-spreading of the decease.

One of Russia's special products is not allowed to be exported to China.

Customs procedures and rules on foreigners staying in duty-free region will be relaxed in move that will bolster the economy and boost trade from 2016.

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov backs easing of visa regimes in Asia-Pacific region for students and tourists.

Focus placed on the Far East of Russia, with duty-free zone, tax incentives, and lower costs for ships.

More than 20,000 residents were moved as rivers burst their banks with forecasts of worsening flooding later this week.

The mayor of Vladivostok is fed up with Moscow being asleep when he needs key decisions to be made.