The move comes amid hope of large-scale investment from Seoul into Siberia.
Russian minister wants to send Brits on vacation to 'magical' Siberia to make them 'feel 10 years younger'.
Tourist chiefs in Thailand have stressed the importance to them of visitors from the eastern regions of Russia.
Beijing proposes tours to neighbouring Khabarovsk region which wind the clock back to the Communist era.
Hotel occupancy down to average 50% in third quarter, with 'sharp drop' in Russian arrivals.
Prime Minister's eastern promise of special incentives for entrepreneurs.