travelling to Siberia by plane

A new agreement between two of Russia's major airlines will open up new possibilities for linking Siberia to destinations all over the world.

Aurora with its key hub in Vladivostok promises to make the country's Far East more accessible.

Russian technology is capable of delivering aircraft to land on water and ice and bringing vital links to Siberian communities, Shoigu says.

Getting to Siberia for foreigners has never been easier.

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.

Angara Airlines, based in Irkutsk, has launched new flights from Novosibirsk to Irkutsk and diamond-mining Mirny in the Sakha Republic.

Irkutsk Airport seen as potential destination by major airlines at Routes Asia - 2014 forum in Malaysia.

Adventurous Alyona plans to dance and play football on the roof of the world after beating competition to join polar team.

Yakutia Airlines boosts flights from Alaska to some of the world's greatest, yet most unexplored holiday destinations.

No economy class tickets to and from Moscow available 'for three weeks': travel by train takes a week.