It's a long way to Las Vegas, but Primorye region takes its first step as Tigre de Cristal casino opens.

NBC is banning Siberians from watching online trailers and a pilot of its new 'thriller' called 'Siberia'.

Foreign visitors transiting on Russian airlines will be able to stay for 72 hours without documents as part of move to help boost tourism and economy.

Flood of Chinese gamblers bring hope for success of Primorsky region gaming development.

Wildfires rage around Lake Baikal with 5,000-plus emergency workers deployed.

This vast region has some of the world's greatest rivers, but they could do much more to support the economic regeneration and security of the country.

Staycations have become a 'mass source of income' for businesses on the edge of Baikal, with predictions of more to come in 2015.

Expert says deadly gas released from melting permafrost region will lead to 'awful' consequences for global warming.

Ambitious new 1billion rouble venture could see advent of ‘gambling tourism’ in Russia as visitors fly in to Altai resort.