Vostochny's debut blastoff will be next year, hopefully spring, a delay of at least four months.
Fears for plan to stimulate Russian economy via major infrastructure links to Asia and Europe as Beijing announces rival scheme.
Construction has begun on a Park Inn by Radisson hotel in Novosibirsk with its opening planned for 2014.
After a series of delays, Prime Minister orders the line to Russia’s diamond capital Yakutsk to be ready for the first passengers by July.
Giant Great Grey Owl hitches a lift on epic 5,700 mile journey to Moscow after injuring itself hunting.
Perfect for a touch of old world French elegance and style, and rightly regarded by its sophisticated clientele as one of the finest restaurants between Moscow and the Pacific.
The cuisine — old style Russian and French — is conjured by Francois Fournier, formerly a chef in five star Swiss establishments before venturing to Siberia.
La Maison also offers an excellent wine list with the accent on French. Wine boutique, with 20% Sunday discount, nice pastry shop, too, for a quick cup of coffee or a takeaway treat.
Inside the new Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Far East of Russia - exclusive pictures.
A theme of modernisation was behind the prime minister's swing through Siberia this week.
Oksana Aslanova, 26, born in Tyumen region, named as killer in train station massacre.