Ian - I just thought I'd have a browse through your older photos, which I've no doubt seen before, but I didn't realise (or had forgotten) that you had visited Russia.
When I was there at the end of the Trans-Siberian Railway journey two years (exactly) ago, I fell in love with Russia and the buildings.
It was certainly a very amazing place and the people were very friendly.
I'll keep looking through now. Should be doing housework!!!