The Russian Far East

By Erik Azulay

The defeat of the Russian Empire in World War I led to the seizure of power by the communists and the formation of the USSR. The brutal rule of Josef STALIN (1924-53) strengthened Russian dominance of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 078180325X
• ISBN13: 9780781803250
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Hippocrene Books
• Length: 311 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 1.0" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

An Indispensible Guide to an Unpredictable Region

The Russian Far East comes in handy for both the first-time traveler and the seasoned ex-pat. I have traveled the area using this book as a primary guide, and I've found the information to be accurate, straightforward and well thought-out. Perhaps most important, the Azulays bring forward a sense of candor and humor that meshes well with the authors' genuine love for the area.Even if you are not traveling to the region anytime soon, I would recommend the Russian Far East as a historical companion and a great way to learn about the history, geography and culture of the Russian Far East and Eastern Siberia.

Better than sliced bread for the Westerner in the RFE

'The Russian Far East', by Allegra and Erik Azulay, is the definitive companion for anyone who is planning on spending any time in that often puzzling but always beautiful region of Russia east of Siberia.'The Russian Far East' is a well-organized travel guide that includes everything from train and ferry schedules to advice on bed linens and walking tours for each major city and some of the smaller towns that pepper the Russian continent from the Amur River to the Pacific Ocean. I've been to some of the many places Allegra and Erik describe, and can personally vouch for the accuracy and poignancy of their entries. I know that many ex-pats--including members of the diplomatic corps, NGO's, and the military, along with the usual executives--wander the region with this book in hand.In short, if Baedekers can assure a tourist in Florence a Room with a View, the Azulays can assure a tourist in the RFE a Room with Hot Water. And that's important.