One estimate is half a million new jobs stemming from improvements to the Baikal-Amur Mainline link amid hopes of foreign investment.
Renowned scientist says temperatures could 'rise twice faster' in Yakutia than the rest of the world.
No bikini ban here as Russian contests reject the cover-up in the rest of the world.
Famous traveller and film director Nicolas Vanier embarks on a new epic dog sled trip.
A year and a half ago Alexander Milezhik realised the need for a new system of caring for injured birds.
Communists want Soviet dictator immortalised forever in stone.
Pristine forests around the world's oldest lake go up in flames.
Up to 300,000 people a year expected to pass through Sabetta International as region gears up to become a gas powerhouse.
Inside the new Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Far East of Russia - exclusive pictures.
Many families with young children among those finding new homes - and hope - in Siberia.