Pensioner from the UK says medical staff among best in the world after he fell suddenly ill on dream trip across Russia with his wife.
Transit passengers from 20 countries will be allowed 72 hours in Russia without the hassle of obtaining a visa.
'Second Spring' arrives with rhododendron blossoming for rare encore in October.
'Dauria' has campaigned for 20 years for cleaner environment but the ruling has angered the organisation which now faces an uncertain future.
State of emergency in Irkutsk region as President Vladimir Putin flies in amid carnage from heavy rain - with ‘worse to come’.