Dramatic testimony from passengers as 28 out of 43 Russian passengers were hurt in Friday's accident.

Tourist chiefs in Thailand have stressed the importance to them of visitors from the eastern regions of Russia.

Svetlana Churkina, 28, from the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) had gone through eight surgical operations after the crash.

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Man, 31, fell onto metal spikes while 'trying to flee his ex-girlfriend'

Beijing proposes tours to neighbouring Khabarovsk region which wind the clock back to the Communist era.

Aim to double annual bilateral trade to $10 billion by 2016.

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.

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