The magnificent male Siberian cat called Mir, a gift from Russian president Vladimir Putin, has completed quarantine at Narita international airport.
President Vladimir Putin this week unveiled a new $25 billion pipeline transporting Siberian oil to the Pacific.
The Russian president spoke after flying over devastated settlements, and fields were crops have been destroyed.
President meets with people affected and pledges support, new homes and financial aid to ensure Khakassia can rebuild.
The Russian president has turned to his close ally Sergei Shoigu, former Emergencies Minister, after the Defence Minister was engulfed in a corruption scandal.
Dramatic measures unveiled to boost the economy in Eastern Siberia and Russia's Pacific territories.
Republic head Yegor Borisov outlines difficulties for transport in Russia's largest region.
He emphasised the importance of the economically buoyant Asian-Pacific region as critical to the development of Russia as Western markets stall.
Kuzya and Ilona shake off their electronic tags, but all signs show they thrive in wild.
Aleftina Rapatsevich, 85, a survivor of the wartime Siege of Leningrad, was infuriated at the lack of action by her housing management company.