Synopsis
Justin Rowlatt and Anita Rani set off across Russia on two road trips starting from Sochi. Anita is out to discover 'new' Russia, while Justin heads east into 'old' Russia.
- Programme: Russia on Four Wheels
- Episode: 1
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2014
- Geography | Development and Economic Activity
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