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DK Eyewitness Russia
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Russia
will lead you straight to the best attractions this diverse country has to offer.
From the majestic cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg to the sandy beaches of the Baltic Coast and from the lush Volga Delta to the snowcapped Caucasus Mountains, explore the largest country in Europe. Experience the grandeur of the Kremlin, the Palace Embankment in St. Petersburg, and the historic sights in the Olympic city of Sochi, immerse yourself in the flavors of the local cuisine, and don't miss out on the world-famous Russian Ballet.
Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Russia .
- Detailed itineraries and don't-miss destination highlights at a glance.
- Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights.
- Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums.
- Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area.
- Area maps marked with sights.
- Detailed city maps each include a street finder index for easy navigation.
- Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights.
- Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations
With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Russia truly shows you what others only tell you.
Series Overview: For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent editorial advice, recommendations, and reviews. With guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe available in print and digital formats, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides show travelers how they can discover more.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photographs, and illustrations of any guide.
From the majestic cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg to the sandy beaches of the Baltic Coast and from the lush Volga Delta to the snowcapped Caucasus Mountains, explore the largest country in Europe. Experience the grandeur of the Kremlin, the Palace Embankment in St. Petersburg, and the historic sights in the Olympic city of Sochi, immerse yourself in the flavors of the local cuisine, and don't miss out on the world-famous Russian Ballet.
Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Russia .
- Detailed itineraries and don't-miss destination highlights at a glance.
- Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights.
- Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums.
- Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area.
- Area maps marked with sights.
- Detailed city maps each include a street finder index for easy navigation.
- Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights.
- Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations
With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Russia truly shows you what others only tell you.
Series Overview: For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent editorial advice, recommendations, and reviews. With guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe available in print and digital formats, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides show travelers how they can discover more.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photographs, and illustrations of any guide.
- GenresTravelNonfiction
336 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
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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!
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews