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.

You've already run the great marathons in Berlin, London or New York, tried Paris, Amsterdam or Hololulu? Have a look at Omsk, Western Siberia. 

Ambitious carrier is to offer passengers high speed in-flight internet plus a new generation of premium entertainment including live television channels. 

The airline - known for its Novosibirsk-based S7 brand - has been once of the success stories of Russian aviation in recent years.

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

Cabin attendant Irina Olaru, 22, planned to wed when she was cruelly killed on doomed in Sinai.

The beaches here are thronged with sun-seekers, children paddle in the warm waters — even the babushki are relaxed.

This was the generic response over the past year when I've told people about my plans to run in this Sunday's Siberian International Marathon.