Proposals have been made for high speed trains to run on two routes between Omsk and Novosibirsk, and Novosibirsk and Krasnoyarsk.

Putin backs proposal to give one hectare to each citizen or person willing to move to region in a bid to stimulate economy and boost population.

Vladimir Putin and Chinese president witness agreement that will see cross-border cooperation to work in massive Far East mine.

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

At least 30,000 homes are hit by flooding in Amur region, with Vladimir Putin ordering more emergency aid to stricken people.

A renaissance of one of Siberia's first outposts as the Far North becomes the new economic frontier.

A vision of deepening ties between Russia and China outlined by Ambassador to Beijing Sergei Razov. 

The navigator, who served in the Navy of Peter the Great, gave his name to the Bering Strait, the Bering Sea, Bering Island, Bering Glacier and Bering Bridge.