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Almost seven days on the train, covering a distance of 9,300 km (5,772 miles) with 145 stops - the longest railway in the world runs literally through the whole of Russia. During the journey, passengers get to see endless forests, several mountain ranges, mighty rivers, and even Lake Baikal. But let's start at the beginning.