USTINOV IN RUSSIA.

by Peter Ustinov

Book by Ustinov, Peter

Genres: Travel

160 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1987

About the author

Sir Peter Alexander Ustinov, CBE, was a English actor, writer and dramatist.

He was also renowned as a filmmaker, theatre and opera director, director, stage designer, screenwriter, comedian, humorist, newspaper and magazine columnist, radio broadcaster and television presenter.

A noted wit and raconteur, he was, for much of his career, a fixture on television talk shows and lecture circuits, as well as a respected intellectual and diplomat who, in addition to his various academic posts, served as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF and President of the World Federalist Movement.

Ustinov was the winner of numerous awards over his life, including Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, Golden Globes and BAFTA Awards, as well the recipient of governmental honours from, amongst others, the United Kingdom, France and Germany. He displayed a unique cultural versatility that has frequently earned him the accolade of a Renaissance Man.

Reviews

[Margaret · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice quick read about a fascinating country. Beautiful pictures especially of the architecture and landscapes, mainly snow, who would guess? I would have liked to have learned more about the people themselves and about the food but Peter Ustinov brought more of a political and historical view of Russia in this short book.

[Beth Harper · Rating 4 out of 5]

Liked Ustinov's descriptions, and impressionistic take on Russia. To my surprise, I even liked his imaginary conversations with (now dead) figures from Russia's past. Loved the photos, especially those taken in the winter.