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Eyewitness Travel Russia
Using unique illustrated maps and 3-D cutaway drawings of key locations, discover the grandeur of the Palace Embankment and the leafy avenues of Vasilevskiy Island in St. Petersburg, explore the historic cities of Sochi and Kaliningrad, and marvel at stunning Lake Baikal in Siberia. Throughout, special features illuminate Russia's history and cultural heritage, local cuisine, and experiences sure to last a lifetime, like where to watch the world-famous Russian Ballet.
Full-color maps, city plans, and thematic tours and walks enable in-depth exploration in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and region-by-region. Hotel and restaurant listings provide recommendations for all budgets, and practical tips on visa information, air and train travel, when to go to Russia, and more help when planning a trip for Russia.
Discover more with "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Russia."
Full-color maps, city plans, and thematic tours and walks enable in-depth exploration in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and region-by-region. Hotel and restaurant listings provide recommendations for all budgets, and practical tips on visa information, air and train travel, when to go to Russia, and more help when planning a trip for Russia.
Discover more with "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Russia."
- GenresTravelNonfiction
336 pages, Unknown Binding
First published January 1, 2013
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews
November 4, 2024
A book printed in 2016 and read in 2024--already makes for a valuable historical artifact. Geared to the Western tourist market, it provides a brief history of Russia as well as descriptions of locations of interest. What has changed? The book provides the names of certain types of establishments that are now illegal (it wasn't so long ago!), as well as information for foreigners to deal with the banking system, but it is more interesting to see how much hasn't changed. The book briefly goes into certain trends that were already in motion, the difference being in their progression rather than their nature.
I am happy with the physical construction of the book. It is well-made, the pages are stitched, the paper is coated to protect it from water and dirt. It does feel that you can throw it in your pack and carry it around everywhere. As for the contents, when it comes to locations it's 1/3 places to see in Moscow, 1/3 places to see in Saint Petersburg, 1/3 places to see everywhere else, which is to be expected, since most people who visit Russia do go to Moscow or Saint Petersburg. There are many maps and photographs, and at least for the places I know, I find that the descriptions are still accurate--though now you can also buy the tickets online and show them the QR code on your phone. I've been told that they became popular during the pandemic, so now they use them for everything.
I am happy with the physical construction of the book. It is well-made, the pages are stitched, the paper is coated to protect it from water and dirt. It does feel that you can throw it in your pack and carry it around everywhere. As for the contents, when it comes to locations it's 1/3 places to see in Moscow, 1/3 places to see in Saint Petersburg, 1/3 places to see everywhere else, which is to be expected, since most people who visit Russia do go to Moscow or Saint Petersburg. There are many maps and photographs, and at least for the places I know, I find that the descriptions are still accurate--though now you can also buy the tickets online and show them the QR code on your phone. I've been told that they became popular during the pandemic, so now they use them for everything.
May 25, 2018
Very detailed information of places to go and wonderful maps included.
October 16, 2020
A detailed and intriguing look at this beautiful and rich country!
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