After months of speculation, parliament and President rubber-stamp deal that will see gas sent to China.
One proposal would allow influx of foreign workers, bypassing existing labour quotas.
Aurora with its key hub in Vladivostok promises to make the country's Far East more accessible.
On a visit to the Far East, he strongly hinted they should give up summer holidays to complete unfinished tasks.
Dmitry Medvedev rejected plans to set up a State corporation to run the economy in eastern Siberia and the Far East.
Deputy premier Dmitry Rogozin looks to Asia as China confirms $5 billion boost for Russian Far East.
Move can boost tourism as free port and pacific capital Vladivostok opens up.
Construction launched on 3,968 kilometre 'Power of Siberia' gas pipeline.