For generations the Russian city of Tolyatti has been synonymous with the maker of one of the country's best-known brands -- the Lada automobile. But with the West piling sanctions on Russia over its military action in Ukraine, Tolyatti and the workers of Avtovaz are bracing for tough times. Read more: http://u.afp.com/wnFk | AFP News Agency

This Russian city has long been synonymous with producing one of the country’s best-known automotive brands. The sanctions imposed on Russia has meant that the manufacturer's workers are bracing for tough times ahead. | South China Morning Post