Major engineering achievement will connect Russia’s largest region to Moscow by train for the first time.

Once banned as a result of over-fishing, now there are plans for one million sturgeon a year in Siberian river

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

Sardana Avksentyeva swept to power as mayor of Russia’s diamond capital in September.

Desert-like landscapes replaced full-flowing water deep enough for heavy cargo ships.

Dudinka marks beginning of its 350th year with amazing New Year light show.

Elephants and tigers entertain public in cities along staggering 16,000km (9,950 mile) route.

New route connecting (almost) to diamond capital Yakutsk faces funding and contractor crisis causing delay.

Seasonal greetings from the east of Russia where there are no less than seven different Father Christmas figures to bring joy to children in winter.