Round-the-world: Russian traveler to set off on solo record-breaking balloon flight

After many years of serious preparations, the journey of Russian adventurer Fedor Konyukhov is about to start. All he needs now is a weather window to set off from Australia on a record-breaking non-stop solo flight round the world on a giant balloon. RT will give you first-hand panoramic views via the RT 360 online project.

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