Russia with Simon Reeve

The world’s largest country continues to turn up surprises

The world’s largest country continues to turn up surprises.

Simon’s epic journey continues as he watches a 40,000-strong march remembering the millions who died in World War Two.

Known as the march of the immortal regiment, it takes place across Russia as a celebration of its mighty military history.

Simon then hops back on the Trans-Siberian Railway to Krasnoyarsk, an industrial Siberian city with a brutal past.

In complete contrast his next stop is a religious cult in the mountains where he meets the self-anointed reincarnation of Jesus.

His journey ends in Dagestan, a dangerous but beautiful republic where the war against terrorism and a traditional and ancient culture sit side by side.

A fascinating insight into this hugely diverse country.