Getting to Siberia for foreigners has never been easier.
Can the world's oldest and deepest lake finally realise its potential as a world class venue?
Staycations have become a 'mass source of income' for businesses on the edge of Baikal, with predictions of more to come in 2015.
Transit passengers from 20 countries will be allowed 72 hours in Russia without the hassle of obtaining a visa.
More than 130billion roubles invested in special gambling zone to lure wealthy Asian tourists to Russia, complete with its own beach, marina and ski area.
Hopes for significant rise of Chinese visitors and special fares between April and October to encourage young Russians to travel to Baikal.
Flood of Chinese gamblers bring hope for success of Primorsky region gaming development.
A future international tourist bonanza is being brewed on the historic Great Tea Road.
'Scary' scenes as fumes from burning forests cover Lake Baikal, with people - and bears - fleeing 'Apocalypse'.