A woman mourns a loved one at Novodevichy Cemetery in Moscow on Aug 7, 2012. [Photo by Hu Jinxi/China Daily]

One Hundred Photographers Focus on Russia, the latest addition to China Daily's Focus series, containing more than 200 photos by more than 140 photographers from China and Russia, comprehensively reflects Russia's profound history and culture, the optimism and perseverance of the people and the beauty of the landscape.

The album will be launched in Beijing on Monday. A number of its photos will also be exhibited at the Russian Cultural Center in the capital until Sept 12.