The adventurous British journalist Simon Reeve is followed during his journey through Russia. A hundred years have passed since the Russian Revolution. What will the next century bring to Russia? Armed with his people skills and friendly approach, he tries to penetrate to the heart of the nation. Simon begins his journey of volcanic splendor in the eastern part of the country. It then travels through the steppe region in the south to the elegant northwestern part. Along the way he meets all kinds of special people.