Episode 2
Prof Simon Franklin embarks on a journey that begins with an attempt to secure a visa and leads, quite unexpectedly, to one of Russia's great icons.
Five writers, each intimately connected with Russia, examine some of the passions that led them to embark upon a life-long relationship with the nation. Prof Simon Franklin embarks on a journey that begins with an attempt to secure a visa and leads, quite unexpectedly, to one of Russia's great icons.
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