Among the Russians: From the Baltic to the Caucasus

Description

Product ID:	9780099459293
Product Form:	Paperback / softback
Country of Manufacture:	GB
Title:	Among the Russians
Subtitle:	From the Baltic to the Caucasus
Authors:	Author: Colin Thubron
Page Count:	224
Subjects:	Travel writing, Travel writing, Former Soviet Union, USSR (Europe)
Description:	Select Guide Rating 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. ''A magnificent achievement'' Nikolai Tolstoy, *The Times* 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 of Russian life. ''Superb... one of the best books on Russia to appear in years'' New York Times
Imprint Name:	Vintage
Publisher Name:	Vintage Publishing
Country of Publication:	GB
Publishing Date:	2004-04-01

Weight	164 g
Dimensions	198 × 128 × 12 mm