Transit passengers from 20 countries will be allowed 72 hours in Russia without the hassle of obtaining a visa.
The first 100 wolves have been killed in the Sakha Republic as the authorities step-up their campaign to protect people and reindeer herds.
The pair used sand spades over several days to dig a hole under fence, then staged freedom bid.
Tuesday is Christmas Day across Russia, so we wish you Merry Christmas from Siberia.
The aim? To put in place a Moscow government 'friendly' to Washington, and to protect US interests and citizens.
Futuristic Khanty-Mansiysk gives a new image to Siberia ahead of shale revolution.
Or is it a specially invented weapon to destroy Western food imports in retaliation for sanctions?