Moscow, St. Petersburg & The Golden Ring, Third Edition (Odyssey Illustrated Guide) | 
 enlarge | Author: Masha Nordbye
Publisher: Odyssey
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 3
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Pages: 728
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Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.7 x 1.6
ISBN: 9622177719
Dewey Decimal Number: 914
EAN: 9789622177710
ASIN: 9622177719
Publication Date: April 30, 2007
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Product Description
Explore the symbolic heart and soul of Russia—Moscow, one of the world's great cities, and her sister city, St. Petersburg, the host of Russia's golden age and cradle of revolution—through this authoritative text, which captures the mood and magic of these famous destinations. Moscow's once somber streets now buzz 24 hours a day with purposeful activity. St. Petersburg's baroque and classical architecture and her canals, an inspiration for musicians, artists, and writers such as Rimsky-Korsakov, Pushkin, and Dostoevsky, charm visitors to this day. This guidebook's wealth of information on these two cities and the regions surrounding them will evoke the timeless qualities of Russia's centers of power.
• Covers the Golden Ring of ancient Russian towns surrounding Moscow, including Yaroslavl,' Vladimir, and Suzdal
• Special essays on the Russian Circus, the Trans-Siberian Railway, Catherine the Great, and the Siege of Leningrad
• Literary excerpts from writers such as Pushkin, Dostoevsky, and Dumas
• 129 color photos, 19 maps & plans.
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One of the finest, most personal guides to Russia available October 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The newest update to Masha Nordbye's beautiful guide to the two capitals and the Golden Ring is also welcome. Nordbye has written for Russian Life, so are not unbiased. Still, it bears stating that this is one of the finest, most personal guides to Russia currently available. There is stunning photography, excellent cartography and well-chosen literary extracts. If the design is less flashy than National Geographic or Dorling Kindersley, that's OK. This, after all, is a travel guide for readers. (Reviewed by Russian Life)
A delightful travel book May 10, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Russia, despite its many recent upheavals continues to be an intriguing country. Masha Nordbye's just published "Moscow St Petersburg & The Golden Ring" is the perfect travel guide for those planning to visit Russia, or for those interested in Russia's rich culture and history. The book, beside being an incomparable travel guide, is also embellished with many relevant cultural and historic quotes that together with beautiful photographs and maps, make it an intellectually appealing volume.
An added bonus to the book is the addition of detailed information about the now popular region around the Volga basin--the area called "The Golden Ring" where many of Russia's well preserved old churches and monasteries are located and where most other travel guides to Russia seem to ignore.
Finally, a kudos to ODYSSEY BOOKS & GUIDES for publishing what appear to be the best travel guides in the market.
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