Discovering the Moscow Countryside: A Travel Guide to the Heart of Russia [Lingua Inglese] - Brossura

Murrell, Kathleen Berton

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ISBN 10: 1860646735 ISBN 13: 9781860646737

Casa editrice: Tauris Academic Studies, 2001

Riassunto

Discovering the Moscow Countryside is a fascinating voyage into the history, architecture, people, and archaeology of the country that surrounds Moscow. The towns and villages dotted around this wooded landscape are rich in associations. Wave after wave of invaders--Tatars, Poles, French, and Germans--sought to conquer Russia through these lands. Now, with the collapse of the Soviet Union, many of the beautiful monasteries and little ruined country churches are coming back to life. This is also the land of the dacha--that special haven to which all city dwellers, at the first melting of the snow, escape: whether it be to a wooden mansion or a tiny room lost in the woods. This book is a practical guide for the tourist keen to explore this fascinating area of Russia, as well as for the curious armchair traveler.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Kathleen Berton Murrell lived in Moscow for many years. She is the author of eight books on Russia.

Product Description:

Book by Murrell Kathleen Berton

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Tauris Academic Studies
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1860646735
• ISBN 13: 9781860646737
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 375