A gargantuan investment in economic development across many eastern Russian regions was confirmed in Irkutsk by En+ Group.

More than 300 enterprises now have investment from China in this Far East region.

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

Memorandum of understanding will see construction of major projects including new refinery and upgrade to port.

Gazprom says operations are 'in full swing' with work due to start soon on iconic pipeline to provide gas on eastern route.

Thousands of people fleeing the Middle East and Africa into Europe should be redirected to Russia, claims economist Fred E Foldvary.

Siberia's colossal resource potential is a great competitive advantage that needs to be skilfully deployed.

Agreement means Power of Siberia pipe could be delayed, it is claimed.

Modern-day zeppelins costing $30 million each would revolutionise transport links and economic exploitation of Siberia in $240 billion plan.