'Turn to the East', which started a year ago, is gaining popularity
Gazprom, Transneft, RusHydro, Alrosa and Rosneft all on a list for shift from Moscow to boost the Far East economy.
PM Medvedev was ordered to 'reprimand' Regional Development Minister Oleg Govorun for the slow pace of proposals to boost the east of the country.
The massive property boost for the republic's capital Ulan-Ude was unveiled ahead of the major Baikal Forum of Economics in the city.
On a visit to the Far East, he strongly hinted they should give up summer holidays to complete unfinished tasks.
Plans to develop Russky Island as 'a model advanced development area'.
Radical plans to boost the economies of Eastern Siberia and the Far East are emerging in Moscow, say news reports.
RusHydro, RosGeologiya and Transneft 'to rebase from Moscow to the Far East'.