New cities and industries could be created from construction of high-speed railway and motorway routes spanning whole of country.

Fears for plan to stimulate Russian economy via major infrastructure links to Asia and Europe as Beijing announces rival scheme.

A 44 per cent decline in diamond production was announced by Russian gem producer Alrosa.

Deputy premier Dmitry Rogozin stresses importance of boosting ties with Beijing.

'Up to 30 million could move to Far East to receive enticing land gift': but will they?

Stunning statue with 'encrypted codes' is 11,000 years old, even more ancient than previously believed.

Session seen as a significant step towards improving economic prospects for vast priority region including eastern Siberia.

A major new Arctic clean-up expedition is poised to start work getting rid of junk and pollution blighting this vast region.

Foreign visitors transiting on Russian airlines will be able to stay for 72 hours without documents as part of move to help boost tourism and economy.