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Among the Russians is a marvellous account of a solitary journey by car from St. Petersburg and the Baltic States south to Georgia and Armenia. A gifted writer and intrepid traveller, Thubron grapples with the complexities of Russian identity and relays his extraordinary journey in characteristically lyrical style. This is an enthralling and revealing account of the habits and idiosyncrasies of a fascinating nation, along with a sharp and insightful social commentary on Russian life.

A history of Russia in the twentieth century unlike any other - from the Russian revolution to the oligarchs of the '90s, via the Holodomor, the siege of Leningrad and Chernobyl. What's Cooking in the Kremlin is a tale of feast and famine told from the kitchen, the narrative of one of the most...

"Author-narrator [Jonathan C.] Slaght reads this account of the Siberian Tiger Project with a clear, grounded delivery that reflects his background as a field researcher...Slaght's performance reflects observation, patience, and sustained attention to both human and animal lives." — Kirkus...

Today, when Russia has regained its power on the world stage and Putin is restoring many of the old traditions and systems, it is helpful to understand what Russia was like at the time of transformation set in motion by Gorbachev and continued by Yeltsin. For a time Russia went through a period called "glasnost" and "perestroika" when all things seemed possible and a spirit of democracy was in the air.

Discovering the Russian soul is like opening a matryoshka, a Russian doll, revealing the many layers. The Russian Orthodox religion is unique, Russian history is tragic, and the people are unpredictable. Russia's military and political power, as well as the rich contribution of its art and culture, is the result of an inner dynamic not always understood by outsiders. 

Distinguished Professor Emeritus Abraham Ascher offers a skillful blend of engaging narrative and fresh analysis in this concise introduction to Russian history. Newly updated on the 100th anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution, it covers the growing political tensions between Russia and its neighbors and the mounting divergence between Russian and US foreign policies. This stimulating and beautifully written introduction will prove enlightening for students, scholars, and travelers alike.

'Superlative ... a book of unusual power' THE TIMES 'A totally unprecedented, behind the scenes portrait of Putin's Russia at war. Astonishing' ANTONY BEEVOR 'A daring on-the-ground work of reportage with a distinctly human feel' FINANCIAL TIMES 'Hypnotically good. Seierstad has imparted a sense...

Step into a dramatic European history epic where a glittering imperial capital transforms into a crucible of revolution. Perfect for your daily commute or an immersive educational deep dive, this atmospheric narrative traces a desolate swamp's evolution into a formidable maritime gateway. Hear...

Step inside the epicenter of Russian political history and uncover the secrets of Europe’s most formidable fortress. Transform your daily commute into an immersive journey through seven centuries of dynastic ambition, military sieges, and architectural triumph. Discover how a humble wooden...

One winter evening a shoemaker finds a mysterious stranger naked and freezing by a shrine in his small village. The shoemaker rescues the man, and takes him home. Though the stranger won’t say where he came from, Simon invites him to work beside him, and stay with his family. As the story unfolds, the stranger transforms, and ultimately reveals an astonishing and deeply moving secret. Late in Tolstoy’s life, after he had written his great masterpieces War and Peace, and Anna Karenina, he underwent a spiritual transformation.

Что, если ваш скоростной поезд вдруг сбавит ход, свернет с магистральной ветки в лесную глушь и начнет громко стучать колесами? За окном будут проплывать заколоченные вокзалы, а вместо кофеен на Литейном в конце вас встретит заросший тупик. Противопоставляя современные путешествия и экспедиции уникальным реликтам железнодорожной истории, создатель туристического проекта Михаил Кончиц через личный опыт раскрывает феномен романтики поездов в российской глубинке.

Территория, которую ныне занимает Сочинский национальный парк и частично Кавказский государственный заповедник, привлекает туристов. Завораживают горные образования, поражает природа этих мест. Здесь в ходу легенды, походные рассказы и сказки старожилов, зачастую не имеющие под собой исторической подоплеки, но по-своему оживляющие малознакомые для широкого турсообщества жемчужины природы удивительной красоты.

Представляем вам необычный путеводитель. Узнайте о Москве конца XIX — начала ХХ века через ресторанные заведения. Мы выбрали этот неожиданный ракурс для того, чтобы показать разнообразие трактирных заведений в городе и то общее, что есть у них с заведениями современными. Вы узнаете о разнообразии трактиров и их особенностях, а также получите возможность окунуться в атмосферу тех времен, благодаря старинным рецептам и музыкальным композициям, доступным по QR-кодам. Юмористические зарисовки и сценки позволят вам проникнуться духом той эпохи и лучше понять менталитет и образ жизни москвичей того времени.

'Outstanding' TIMES 'Gripping' ECONOMIST SHORTLISTED FOR THE RSL CHRISTOPHER BLAND PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR THE PUSHKIN HOUSE BOOK PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR Emotionally scarred after witnessing the bloody climax of the Beslan school siege in Russia's North...

È il 1975 quando Jan Brokken rimane folgorato da San Pietroburgo, l'allora Leningrado, patria splendente e malinconica di poeti e dissidenti, folli e geni, disperati e amanti, culla della ribellione agli zar e poi al regime sovietico in nome della libertà dell'arte e dello spirito. In occasione del centenario della Rivoluzione d'Ottobre, Brokken ci accompagna nelle sue passeggiate fra presente e passato attraverso strade, teatri, case e musei sulle tracce dei personaggi che hanno reso Pietroburgo una capitale mitica della cultura europea.

Travel Tales: Russia & The USSR is a collection of travel stories of one of the travel world's most, shall we say, duplicitous destinations—a bit mysterious, somewhat alluring, yet still demanding a modicum of caution.

Aaah Russia, the most mysterious and exciting of places! It is this country, 18 million square kilometres in size and 11 percent of the entire world’s land mass, it cast its spell over me when I was growing up in South Africa, where Russians were the “Reds under every bed”, feared, and demonized.

Die transsibirische Eisenbahn - die längste Zugstrecke der Welt und eine Reise voller Abenteuer und Magie. Erlebnisse auf der Strecke von Hamburg über Helsinki, St. Petersburg und quer durch Russland über den Baikalsee und die Mongolei nach China.

“Riveting—a delicious odyssey full of history, humor, and jaw-dropping stories. If you want to understand the making of modern Russia, read this book.” —Daniel Stone, bestselling author of The Food Explorer A high-spirited, eye-opening, appetite-whetting culinary travel adventure by an...

Kreml, Basilius Kathedrale, Bolschoi-Theater. Wer diese Schlagwörter hört, muss sofort an die russische Hauptstadt Moskau denken. Und das ist richtig so! Wenn Sie sich dazu entschließen, der russischen Metropole einen Besuch abzustatten, dann sollten Sie von den wichtigsten Highlights und Sehenswürdigkeiten schon einmal gehört haben. Selbstverständlich wird Ihre Stadttour bei diesen drei Sachen nicht enden, denn Moskau ist eine riesige Stadt und hat, außer den weltbekannten Sightseeings, noch viel mehr zu bieten.