Dramatic measures unveiled to boost the economy in Eastern Siberia and Russia's Pacific territories.
President Vladimir Putin this week unveiled a new $25 billion pipeline transporting Siberian oil to the Pacific.
Trans Siberian trains are on schedule despite rivers breaking their banks and plans to evacuate the gateway of Khabarovsk.
Pipeline will go through pristine Altai Mountains in supply route seen as economically vital by Kremlin.
'I cry and say thank you to the Russians that they welcomed us so warmly'.
Agreement means Power of Siberia pipe could be delayed, it is claimed.
Prime Minister's eastern promise of special incentives for entrepreneurs.