Strategic bombers redeployed Eastern Military District in snap exercises called by Vladimir Putin.

Male students from a dormitory block in Yakutsk, in north eastern Siberia, wanted to do something special to mark International Women's Day

Beijing proposes tours to neighbouring Khabarovsk region which wind the clock back to the Communist era.

This vast region has some of the world's greatest rivers, but they could do much more to support the economic regeneration and security of the country.

Zhirinovsky renews old idea about using east of Russia as a place of punishment.

New field will enable eventual exports to China via 'western route' through Altai Mountains.

Giant gem goes on show as Siberian diamond company Alrosa issues a 16% stock float.

A theme of modernisation was behind the prime minister's swing through Siberia this week.

It's official - Siberia is to stop being one of the only places on earth where you cannot buy a McDonald's hamburger.

Customs procedures and rules on foreigners staying in duty-free region will be relaxed in move that will bolster the economy and boost trade from 2016.