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Russian Far East and the Trans-Baikal development
Putin calls for urgent action in 'historical mission' to boost Trans-Baikal and Far East regions
The Russian president expressed impatience with economic and social progress in eastern regions of the country.
Pressure grows to 'the construction project of the century' from $32 bln transport wish list
Reports say that the Russian Transport Ministry is supporting Russian Railways call for one trillion roubles to regenerate the Baikal Amur Mainline railway.
Futuristic airship scheme plan unveiled to transform Siberia and the Arctic
Modern-day zeppelins costing $30 million each would revolutionise transport links and economic exploitation of Siberia in $240 billion plan.
Putin raps officials in Russia's 'most important region' for slow economic development
On a visit to the Far East, he strongly hinted they should give up summer holidays to complete unfinished tasks.
Siberia is the route to the future, says the PM
The Russian government is to give priority to Siberia and the Far East as it puts modernisation on fast-forward, insists Dmitry Medvedev.
Putin pledges 'best conditions' for foreign and domestic investors in Russian Far East
A $7.4 billion cash injection for Trans-Siberian and Baikal-Amur rail lines confirmed by president.
Huge jobs boost predicted from upgrading of key rail links in Siberia
One estimate is half a million new jobs stemming from improvements to the Baikal-Amur Mainline link amid hopes of foreign investment.
Could Chinese money finally bridge the Lena River and usher economic upsurge?
Long-held dream for a crossing at Yakutsk gets a boost from China.
Plotting the New Silk Road and what it will could mean for economic development
Round table stresses gains for Siberia from ambitious Chinese initiative.
'I will personally supervise economic push!'
Dmitry Medvedev's promise of special incentives for business in Eastern Siberia and the Far East of Russia.
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Sent to Siberia
Rookie FSB agents are punished for 'indecent' graduation jinx in Moscow
Gelandewagen parade videos leads to 'career change' as Russia demands highest standards from secret servicemen.
Born in Siberia
Up-close laboratory pictures of ancient mummy as scientists recreate his life and times
Probes taken by South Korean experts will reveal lifestyle of this Arctic boy from 800 years ago.
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