Land in Russia’s far eastern wilderness is being offered for free to both Russians and non-Russian nationals wishing to settle in the region. The land will be handed over to Russians and foreigners who want to build homes or start businesses in agriculture or tourism in the region. After five years, foreign nationals will be able to apply for naturalization as Russian citizens and acquire full property rights to the land they have been working. The plots on offer are 2.5 acres in size and are located in an enormous region stretching from the Arctic Circle to the Chinese border, where winter temperatures can drop to a freezing -47 degrees celsius and population density currently stands at three people per square kilometre. The Express reports: But its not all bad news for adventurous house-hunters. The far east of Russia is famed for its stunning natural beauty, with hundreds of miles of rolling hills, grass plains and soaring mountain ranges. Known as the land where ice meets fire, settlers can look forward to hiking the snow-covered slopes of active volcanos or relaxing in hot springs. Summers are also long and comfortably warm, with 25 degree temperatures providing the perfect climate in [...]