Dramatic testimony from passengers as 28 out of 43 Russian passengers were hurt in Friday's accident.

Aim to double annual bilateral trade to $10 billion by 2016.

Beijing proposes tours to neighbouring Khabarovsk region which wind the clock back to the Communist era.

More than 130billion roubles invested in special gambling zone to lure wealthy Asian tourists to Russia, complete with its own beach, marina and ski area.

Siberians can continue travelling to their number one winter sunshine destinations, says Rostourism.

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

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

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