Russia starts sales of 'Putin limousine', eyes Chinese market

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia opened a showroom on Friday selling its first post-Soviet luxury limousine under the Aurus brand, a type of car used by President Vladimir Putin at his inauguration last year. Russia has been trying to reduce its dependence on imported goods and technology, a drive that gathered speed after Moscow was hit by Western sanctions in 2014.The Russian-built limousine is intended to become the heir to the ZIL sedans that for decades transported Soviet leaders.Priced at 18..