Geologists say as much as 44.8 billion roubles-worth has been found in valley to the north of famous range.

Scheme would allow epic journeys from London to the Japanese capital with major international crossing between Sakhalin and Hokkaido.

Deposits uncovered 56 years ago set to finally be extracted as drillers aim to take on China and become a major force in producing ore.

Permanent customs task force unveiled as Sabetta gears up to take Russian goods and gas over the top of the world.

Modern-day zeppelins costing $30 million each would revolutionise transport links and economic exploitation of Siberia in $240 billion plan.

New cities and industries could be created from construction of high-speed railway and motorway routes spanning whole of country.

A future international tourist bonanza is being brewed on the historic Great Tea Road.