long distance travel

Russian Railways chief Vladimir Yakunin says this traditional form of cheap travel is outdated.

Pedal power challenge as the Red Bull Trans-Siberian Extreme ultra-stage bicycle race heads from Moscow to Vladivostok.

The 19th century vessel - formerly the Royal Navy's HMS Pandora - sank as Americans raced to be first to North Pole.

British man to become the first in the world to ride from Pacific to Atlantic ocean.

We join photographer Kisoon Choi on a journey of discovery across Yakutia and the Far East and celebrate the unique landscapes, cities and peoples.

The distance between capital city Moscow and key Siberian cities could shrink in plan envisaged by the Kremlin leader.

Elephants and tigers entertain public in cities along staggering 16,000km (9,950 mile) route.

Sightings of 'primeval monsters' in Siberia's Lake Labynkyr were made before 'Nessie' was spotted in Scotland.