Foreign Minister says there is ‘enormous potential’ for eastern Russia as Moscow forges closer diplomatic bond with Beijing.

Gazprom, Transneft, RusHydro, Alrosa and Rosneft all on a list for shift from Moscow to boost the Far East economy.

China is getting closer to European markets due to 'monumental change' wrought by global warming off Siberia's Arctic coast.

RusHydro, RosGeologiya and Transneft 'to rebase from Moscow to the Far East'.

Scheme would allow epic journeys from London to the Japanese capital with major international crossing between Sakhalin and Hokkaido.

A $7.4 billion cash injection for Trans-Siberian and Baikal-Amur rail lines confirmed by president.

Focus placed on the Far East of Russia, with duty-free zone, tax incentives, and lower costs for ships.

Key move to revive Far Eastern economy and compete with Macau and Busan.

Some 35 Russian higher educational institutions are attending the annual Chinese showcase of international universities.