New field will enable eventual exports to China via 'western route' through Altai Mountains.
Complete with shield and intimidating helmet, President will receive gift from Novosibirsk State University in recognition of his 'iron wolf' character.
Workers at new spaceport write messages to Vladimir Putin on roofs of buildings after going months without pay.
The president's visit to Novosibirsk honours one of the Soviet Union's great heroes but also set the course for future Russian military aviation.
Pro-Vladimir Putin demos one year on from the Kiev uprising.
Vladimir Putin and Chinese president witness agreement that will see cross-border cooperation to work in massive Far East mine.
The idea of the Immortal Regiment was born in Tomsk, Siberia three years ago, and has now spread throughout Russia and abroad.
Strategic bombers redeployed Eastern Military District in snap exercises called by Vladimir Putin.
City has 'high chances' of hosting the Under-20 World Ice Hockey Championship in 2023.
Experts say Kuzya, Borya and Ilona have adapted to life in the wild and satellite data shows they are happily roaming about their new habitats.