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

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

A desperate rescue mission saved four people - but up to 24 are feared dead in the air tragedy in the Sakha Republic. 

Norilsk is home to the world biggest mining and metallurgy complex, and is shut off from the world in more ways than one. 

Panning to be legalised in former GULAG region in bid to crackdown on black market.

'I've got to talk to my British colleague,' said the Russian president as he left a key fuel and energy session to take the phone call.

The ancient mummy of a mysterious young woman, known as the Ukok Princess, is finally returning home to the Altai Republic this month.