RachelAnne: There is a wealth of information online regarding getting a Russian visa, please search and spend some time reading. The website of Russian and Trans-Siberian Travel and Visa Services | Real Russia is an excellent source.
The Trans-Siberian is a long and mostly rather boring road. The attractions lie off the road, so going quickly to Vladivostok and back is (in my opinion) only worth doing if the destination or the sheer mileage itself is the aim of the journey. Otherwise there are far more interesting and beautiful parts of Russia which you can visit.
From (near to) Vladivostok there are ferries to Japan and Korea, and to other (even more far-flung) parts of Russia; otherwise you need to ship (or drive) back.
The area around Vladivostok is very beautiful; the coastline north of Nakhodka is stunning, and the region is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Definitely worth a detour.
Good luck
EO
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