To the outside world, the resort of Sheregesh is as well known for Yeti as skiing or snowboarding.

After US warnings about threat of ISIL, Da'esh and al-Qa'ida attacks around Christmas, senator Franz Klintsevich urges tourists to head east.

202 metre 'invisible' glass tower could offer hotel and offices if agreement is reached. 

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

Sunbathing in snow and swimming in thermal pool included.

It might be snowing and cold outside, but inside Zhukovka it will always be 12 degrees… though it can rain on command!

More than 130billion roubles invested in special gambling zone to lure wealthy Asian tourists to Russia, complete with its own beach, marina and ski area.

It may be -40C outside but that did not put off fearless Irish strongman from pouring water over his head.