Transit passengers from 20 countries will be allowed 72 hours in Russia without the hassle of obtaining a visa.

Foreign visitors transiting on Russian airlines will be able to stay for 72 hours without documents as part of move to help boost tourism and economy.

The Tu-104A was once revered around the world, and is now in the process of being brought back to its former glory.

Russia, America, China and India have all raised voices of concern over hefty new levies for greenhouse gas emissions. 

Flights from east of Russian resumed for the first time since last year's earthquake and tsunami which led to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.

The beaches here are thronged with sun-seekers, children paddle in the warm waters — even the babushki are relaxed.

150-strong delegation of Far East businesses attend the First Russia-China EXPO.

This was the generic response over the past year when I've told people about my plans to run in this Sunday's Siberian International Marathon.

My only knowledge of Russia came from Hollywood movies, James Bond films in particular - though I was aware that From Russia with Love was made back in 60s.