visas to Russia

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

Move can boost tourism as free port and pacific capital Vladivostok opens up.

Mormons held for lecturing on their religious convictions while on tourist visas.

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

Foreign visitors transiting on Russian airlines will be able to stay for 72 hours without documents as part of move to help boost tourism and economy.

American convicted of grooming child was found hiding in Irkutsk.

The move comes amid hope of large-scale investment from Seoul into Siberia.

Derek Doy, 71, was determined to fulfil his childhood dream, overcoming his heart trouble in Novosibirsk, to complete trip.