Teachers in County Durham are to get the chance to sample what life is like in a Russian classroom.

Durham County Council's international office is organising a visit to twin city Kostroma, from April 12 to April 21, to help Russians teach English.

Accommodation and food expenses will be met by the hosts but volunteers will have to cover air fares and visa costs.

For more information call Brian Stobie, international officer, on 0191-383 3631.