Imagine walking out of your house and being swept off your feet by a gust of wind so strong it then drags you along a snow-covered road. All you can do is grab the nearest lamp post of fence, hang on for dear life, and pray yuzhak shows you mercy.

These were the final years of Soviet life, but no one suspected anything about the changes that were just on the horizon.

A new Moscow Metro line is opening section by section, with each station boasting its own unique style.

This crew takes its clients on the most breathtaking expeditions across Russia and the world. We spoke with team member Mikhail Korostelev about what ‘Whale Watching Russia’ does, and heard some crazy stories. Pack your bags!