Vladimir Putin is on a visit to Siberia, but locals question why he is ‘hidden from view’.
The beaches here are thronged with sun-seekers, children paddle in the warm waters — even the babushki are relaxed.
Drifts have reached one metre in height with schools closed, cars abandoned and even a military tank pulling out stranded drivers.
The pair returned from Nigeria, one of the countries stricken with the deadly virus.
The Russian government is to give priority to Siberia and the Far East as it puts modernisation on fast-forward, insists Dmitry Medvedev.
Gazprom, Transneft, RusHydro, Alrosa and Rosneft all on a list for shift from Moscow to boost the Far East economy.
Ambitious new 1billion rouble venture could see advent of ‘gambling tourism’ in Russia as visitors fly in to Altai resort.