Now the Far East of Russia linked to beaches and cities in the sun with direct routes from Vladivostok on low-cost airline Vietjet.

The new low fare routes subsidised by the government will help Siberians from Norilsk to Khabarovsk.

The magnificent male Siberian cat called Mir, a gift from Russian president Vladimir Putin, has completed quarantine at Narita international airport.

Flood of Chinese gamblers bring hope for success of Primorsky region gaming development.

Swift response by the Russian president to Canada's move to claim seabed under the North Pole and surrounding waters.

Place your bets as Russia takes on Macau and Las Vegas to woo Pacific gamblers.

Ambitious carrier is to offer passengers high speed in-flight internet plus a new generation of premium entertainment including live television channels. 

Shilka became a global star last year in her pen in Novosibirsk but now she is set to be big in Japan after bid to keep her in Russia fails.