Derek Doy, 71, was determined to fulfil his childhood dream, overcoming his heart trouble in Novosibirsk, to complete trip.
New 'plug-in' cars coping well with harsh climate and landscape and were even recharged overnight in remote taiga at -33C.
From the Pacific in the east, to the Urals in the west, hardy Russians display their religious feelings - and bravery.
‘Taiga burning’ - as scared bears are driven out of their natural habitat towards settlements where they are shot as danger to people.
Victims burned to death while fighting blaze after three massive explosions.
Greenpeace claims up to 300 times more territory in Siberia is ablaze than officially acknowledged.
Siberia's hotel revolution is growing apace with work underway on a top of the range property.