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

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

Now the Far East of Russia linked to beaches and cities in the sun with direct routes from Vladivostok on low-cost airline Vietjet.

The Australian travel company is revolutionising the image of Siberia in the outside world.

Getting to Siberia for foreigners has never been easier.

Crew of Siberian UTair plane tell of 'confusion and silence' from air traffic controllers at key moment.

Russian photographer writes about a volcanic eruption at Tolbachik, seen by the Soviets as the most lunar place on the planet.