Famous as a place of exile in Tsarist and Soviet times, it could now gets its first international class hotel.

The unique scientific vault will safely store ancient remains at temperatures as low as minus 24C.

New four times a week link between Beijing and Vladivostok.

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

Iturup gets connected, opening up the stunning scenery of the Kuril Islands to tourism.

The man was detained in Irkutsk in December during a raid to detect foreign citizens violating immigration rules.

Police warn that the foreign visitors are 'risking their lives' on world's deepest lake.

It was in August 1917 - 95 years ago this month - that the abdicated emperor and his fearful family departed Tyumen into their Siberian exile.

More than 130billion roubles invested in special gambling zone to lure wealthy Asian tourists to Russia, complete with its own beach, marina and ski area.

Adventurers from Irkutsk's A1team spruce up the giant lake's shoreline, before showcasing its stunning scenery - and ancient rock paintings.