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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.

Ian Frazier trains his eye for unforgettable detail on Siberia, that vast expanse of Asiatic Russia. He explores many aspects of this storied, often grim region. He writes about the geography, the resources, the native peoples, the history, the 40-below midwinter afternoons, the bugs. The book brims with Mongols, half-crazed Orthodox archpriests, fur seekers, ambassadors of the czar bound for Peking, tea caravans, German scientists, American prospectors, intrepid English nurses, and prisoners and exiles of every kind....

Saint Petersburg, the Venice of the North, has always been the inspiration for Russian writers and poets...

Steinbeck and Capa's account of their journey through Cold War Russia is a classic piece of reportage and travel writing.Just after the Iron Curtain fell on Eastern Europe, Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Steinbeck and acclaimed war photographer Robert Capa ventured into the Soviet Union to report for the New York Herald Tribune.

Black Dragon River is a personal journey down one of Asia's great rivers. The world's ninth largest river, the Amur serves as a large part of the border between Russia and China. As a crossroads for the great empires of Asia, this area offers journalist Dominic Ziegler a lens with which to examine the societies at Europe's only borderland with East Asia.

Sulla linea ferroviaria più lunga del mondo, che da Mosca arriva al Mar del Giappone, un gruppo di scrittori e giornalisti italiani attraversa la Russia asiatica. In occasione della Fiera del libro di Mosca, la delegazione viene accompagnata attraverso i profondi cambiamenti della Russia, dal centro alle periferie dell'impero, cinque fusi orari e seimila chilometri da Mosca.

Russia - Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs, and behavior in Russia, ensuring that you arrive aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. This concise guide tells you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your Russian hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships in the largest country in the world.

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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.

Scaling a new peak of rash overambition, Tim Moore tackles the 9,000 kilometer route of the old Iron Curtain on a tiny-wheeled, two-geared East German shopping bike. Asking for trouble and getting it, he sets off from the northernmost Norwegian-Russian border at the Arctic winter's brutal height, bullying his plucky MIFA 900 through the endless and massively subzero desolation of snowbound Finland.

The audioguide tells the story, describes the architecture and reports interesting facts about St. George's Cathedral, founded in 1119 by Grand Prince Mstislav Vladimirovic. St. George's Cathedral represents the fusion of the Kiev-Byzantine traditions. The ancient frescoes, dating back to 1130, have been preserved in part, in the altar area, under the new floor. The audioguide has been made by professionals in the field of history and art.

L'audioguida racconta la storia, descrive l'architettura e riporta fatti interessanti sulla cattedrale di Santa Sofia di Novgorod, una delle più antiche chiese russe. Fu eretta negli anni 1045 - 1050. Prima della sua costruzione non c'erano edifici in pietra a Novgorod. Furono invitati maestri bizantini da Kiev, che aveva stretti legami con l'Impero bizantino. L'audioguida è stata realizzata da professionisti nel campo della storia e dell'arte.

The audioguide tells the story, describes the architecture and reports interesting facts about the church of Dormition, founded in 1352. The unknown author of church frescoes, such as Theophane the Greek, was related to the Byzantine traditions of the Paleologist period: its frescoes were sketched quickly. The audioguide has been made by professionals in the field of history and art.

L'audioguida racconta la storia, descrive l'architettura e riporta fatti interessanti sulla cattedrale di San Giorgio, fondata nel 1119 dal Gran Principe Mstislav Vladimirovic. La cattedrale di San Giorgio rappresenta la fusione delle tradizioni kievo-bizantine. Gli antichi affreschi, risalenti al 1130, si sono conservati in parte nella zona dell'altare sotto il nuovo pavimento. L'audioguida è stata realizzata da professionisti nel campo della storia e dell'arte.

L'audioguida racconta la storia, descrive l'architettura e riporta fatti interessanti sulla chiesa della Trasfigurazione sulla via Elia, uno dei monumenti più significativi di Novgorod, direttamente legato alla cultura bizantina dell'epoca dei Paleologo. L'audioguida è stata realizzata da professionisti nel campo della storia e dell'arte.

L'audioguida racconta la storia, descrive l'architettura e riporta fatti interessanti sulla chiesa di San Teodoro Stratilate sul Ruscello, fondata nel 1360. L'autore di questo singolare complesso pittorico è ignoto, ma alcuni segni, come la precisione con cui sono stati dipinti i testi greci e la somiglianza con gli affreschi di Teofane il Greco, ci fanno dedurre che si tratti di un artista bizantino. L'audioguida è stata realizzata da professionisti nel campo della storia e dell'arte.

L'audioguida racconta la storia, descrive l'architettura e riporta fatti interessanti sulla chiesa della Dormizione, fondata nel 1352. L'ignoto autore degli affreschi della chiesa, come Teofane il Greco, era legato alle tradizioni bizantine del periodo dei Paleologo: i suoi affreschi sono abbozzati in modo rapido. L'audioguida è stata realizzata da professionisti nel campo della storia e dell'arte.

The audioguide tells the story, describes the architecture, and reports interesting facts about the Hagia Sophia Cathedral in Novgorod, one of the oldest Russian churches. It was erected in the years 1045 - 1050. Prior to its construction there were no stone buildings in Novgorod. Byzantine Masters from Kiev, which had close ties to the Byzantine Empire, were invited. The audioguide has been made by professionals in the field of history and art.

The audioguide tells the story, describes the architecture and reports interesting facts about the church of the Transfiguration on Elia Street, one of Novgorod's most significant monuments, directly and definitely linked to the Byzantine culture of the Paleologist era. The audioguide has been made by professionals in the field of history and art.

The audioguide tells the story, describes the architecture and reports interesting facts about the church of Dormition, founded in 1352. The unknown author of church frescoes, such as Theophane the Greek, was related to the Byzantine traditions of the Paleologist period: its frescoes were sketched quickly. The audioguide has been made by professionals in the field of history and art.