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The Border - A Journey Around Russia
SHORTLISTED FOR THE STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020
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A journey along the seemingly endless Russian border - from North Korea in the Far East through Russia's bordering states in Asia and the Caucasus, crossing the Caspian Ocean and the Black Sea along the way.
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The Border: A Journey Around Russia by Erika Fatland is an enthralling exploration of the countries that share a border with the world's largest nation. Without setting foot in Russia itself, Fatland embarks on a profound journey to understand its immense influence and its complex relationships with its neighbours. From North Korea in the east to Norway in the west, she traverses a diverse range of landscapes, cultures, and histories, delving into the lives of people who live in these bordering regions.
As she moves through places like Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Ukraine, Fatland vividly portrays the rich tapestry of histories and contemporary realities that define these nations. She brings to life the dramatic and often tragic events that have shaped their paths, making connections to their present-day existence under the shadow of the Russian giant. Her narrative is both a personal travel memoir and a sweeping historical chronicle, offering readers an intricate view of a part of the world that is frequently misunderstood and under-explored.
"Erika Fatland [is] shaping up to be one of the Nordics' most exciting new travel writers" National Geographic
SHORTLISTED FOR THE STANFORDS DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020
"A hauntingly lyrical meditation to the contingencies of history" Wall Street Journal
"[An] impressive mix of history, reportage and travel memoir" Washington Post
Through her last three documentary books, which include works on terrorism in Beslan, the 2011 terror attacks in Norway, and post-Soviet Central Asia, social anthropologist Erika Fatland has established herself as a sharp observer and an outstanding interviewer. In The Border, she uses her keen insights and empathetic approach to capture the essence of these borderlands, providing a vivid and evocative picture of life on the periphery of an ever-expanding empire.
Translated from the Norwegian by Kari Dickson, this work maintains the lyrical quality and insightful depth of the original text. The Border is not just a travel book; it is a profound meditation on history, culture, and the enduring impact of a powerful neighbour.
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Erika Fatland's The Border - A Journey Around Russia is praised for its masterful storytelling, blending history and travel narrative. Reviewers highlight its ability to bring history to life through engaging stories, precise and well-informed writing, often with a touch of gentle irony. It offers a unique perspective on Russia from its borders, making it a delightful read for both armchair adventurers and history enthusiasts.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780857057785
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 16 September 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: MacLehose Press
Illustration: 2 x 16pp colour plate sections
Contributors:
- Translated by Kari Dickson
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 460g
Pages: 608
About the Author
Erika Fatland was born in 1983 and studied Social Anthropology at the University of Oslo. Her 2011 book, The Village of Angels, was an in situ report on the Beslan terror attacks of 2004 and she is also the author of The Year Without Summer, describing the harrowing year that followed the massacre on Utoya in 2011. For Sovietistan (2019) she was shortlisted for the Edward Stanford/Lonely Planet Debut Travel Writer of the Year, and The Border (2020) was shortlisted for the Stanfords Dolman Travel Book of the Year 2020. She speaks eight languages and lives in Oslo with her husband.
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