Rail link will connect remote region to Krasnoyarsk region.

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.

Endangered Amur tigers are protected under President Vladimir Putin's special project.

Inside the new Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Far East of Russia - exclusive pictures.

100,000 troops and 5,000 weapons involved in the exercises in the Eastern Military District.

Session seen as a significant step towards improving economic prospects for vast priority region including eastern Siberia.

Beijing reviewing its energy needs with slowing economy, says report.

Blast-off was 'successful' but first planned communication session 'failed' and craft did not reach 'target orbit'.