Minister of Energy Alexander Novak is proposing to slash the mineral extraction tax on new developments for quarter of a century.
Another heavy hint has come from the Russian government that major tax incentives will get the go-ahead despite reservations by some power-brokers.
A special tax regime - including zero rates - to kick-start the economy is under active consideration by the Kremlin.
Dramatic measures unveiled to boost the economy in Eastern Siberia and Russia's Pacific territories.
Radical plans to boost the economies of Eastern Siberia and the Far East are emerging in Moscow, say news reports.
Russian president warns that 'the work is going slowly' and calls for progress.
This Russian treasure has 1,500 species of flora and fauna not found anywhere else on the planet.