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

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

Staff and passengers at Nyagan airport in fear of bear patrolling the runway and trying to break into terminal.

At first sight it maybe a UFO but in fact this both a boat and a plane - and it is to be tested in Spring on the River Lena in the Sakha Republic.

Focus placed on the Far East of Russia, with duty-free zone, tax incentives, and lower costs for ships.

Quality of life in booming oil capital Tyumen is better than that in Moscow or St Petersburg, says financial survey.

New field will enable eventual exports to China via 'western route' through Altai Mountains.

Startling new details emerge of the most mysterious of Siberia's newly created giant permafrost holes.

Putin hails 'pragmatism and common sense' as he launches US-Russian oil project in Kara Sea, which has Saudi-scale potential.