One of the world's largest tin deposits - Pyrkakai - could be sold to business interests from China or Malaysia, reported 'Kommersant' newspaper. 

Dmitry Medvedev rejected plans to set up a State corporation to run the economy in eastern Siberia and the Far East.

Dmitry Medvedev rejected plans to set up a State corporation to run the economy in eastern Siberia and the Far East.

American star asks to see a typical village in Sakha Republic as he speaks of pride in his Russian roots.

Like a Russian nesting doll, one diamond is inside another.

An auction for Russia's largest untapped gold deposit is to be announced soon, says First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov.

Reindeer herders find more craters in the far north in a deepening puzzle for scientists. 

Veteran governor Aman Tuleev claims the accusations are 'absurd' and he is real target over conflict with Moscow.