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

The Baikal Pulp and Paper Mill is to be shut down in a victory for environmental campaigners.

Some 800 workers face 'abyss' of poverty after being made redundant this week from the Baikalsk Pulp and Paper Mill.

Prime Minister's eastern promise of special incentives for entrepreneurs.

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

Government announces $1.8 bln package, while volunteers from all over the wolrd collect more than 450 tonnes of trash from the shoreline of the unique lake.

It may seem unusual but sunbathing in snow and wearing nothing more than a swimming costume in -10C can help fitness.

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