Staycations have become a 'mass source of income' for businesses on the edge of Baikal, with predictions of more to come in 2015.
Couple thank Thai and Russian doctors who save their premature miracle baby.
Flood of Chinese gamblers bring hope for success of Primorsky region gaming development.
Photographers pitch idea to tourist officials for bespoke pictures in Amur region, and first happy couple arrives from China.
Now the fun begins: tourists swimming in -60C and momentous meeting between the seasonal icons Chyskhaan and Grandfather Frost.
The beaches here are thronged with sun-seekers, children paddle in the warm waters — even the babushki are relaxed.