The trip heads from Ulyanovsk to Samara with goodbyes from Roman, a TV chef handing out commemorative coins.

Straight away in Samara Tony's found a party on the outskirts and a handful of bookmakers. Nobody ever tips a draw! And they love it.

Read about James betting his way in Bitcoin to Russia here on BitEdge.

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Sydney Morning Herald"Part diary, part memoir, he captures the specialness of being there."

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Music by George Parker-Brien

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