President nominates Krasnoyarsk - a city with 'wonderful people' - to be eastern seat of power.

Dramatic measures unveiled to boost the economy in Eastern Siberia and Russia's Pacific territories.

Gazprom says operations are 'in full swing' with work due to start soon on iconic pipeline to provide gas on eastern route.

Dmitry Medvedev rejected plans to set up a State corporation to run the economy in eastern Siberia and the Far East.

Moscow's top diplomat stresses importance of the country's Asian face.

Siberia's colossal resource potential is a great competitive advantage that needs to be skilfully deployed.

President Vladimir Putin this week unveiled a new $25 billion pipeline transporting Siberian oil to the Pacific. 

The Russian president tells the Security Council this is a key priority for 'clear and principled decisions'.