As Russia pivots towards Asia, so do the tourism possibilities.

$50 billion has created a dream Winter Olympics resort - but Siberia also has great mountains.

Transit passengers from 20 countries will be allowed 72 hours in Russia without the hassle of obtaining a visa.

Hopes for significant rise of Chinese visitors and special fares between April and October to encourage young Russians to travel to Baikal.

Actor is being awarded the Siberian Oscar (if he arrives to collect it) - but is also now wanted as a tourism guru after 'blunder' on Urals pollution.

750-metre long 'cable car' link between Russia and China across Amur River. 

A future international tourist bonanza is being brewed on the historic Great Tea Road.

Alexei Tsydenov, 40, told Vladimir Putin that he can raise the quality of life 'in a fairly short period of time'.