Siberian tourists abroad

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

Many Russians on board overcrowded boat which capsized with '200 rescued'.

Police say they suspect suicide of 32 year old from Yakutsk despite seven stab wounds to his chest and gashes on his arm. 

Svetlana Churkina, 28, from the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) had gone through eight surgical operations after the crash.

Government announces $1.8 bln package, while volunteers from all over the wolrd collect more than 450 tonnes of trash from the shoreline of the unique lake.

Hopes for significant rise of Chinese visitors and special fares between April and October to encourage young Russians to travel to Baikal.

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

New tourism offices planned across China as government eyes up five-fold increase in visitors crossing the border.