In this book Australian artist June Kelly takes a different look behind the iron curtain; portraying a side to Russia that is seldom seen. A country of great natural beauty, historic buildings and , everywhere, flowers - the real colour of Russia. This book is based on a trans-Siberian rail trip through the heart of Russia - wild flowers carpeting the land in spring,and early summer, dense woodlands, quaintly timbered villages, Byzantine wooden palaces, churches topped with golden domes and intricately carved spires.