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Lonely Planet Russia

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Lonely Planet Russia is a comprehensive travel guide offering insights into Russia's vast landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture. It provides practical advice on essential travel information, local highlights, and detailed itineraries to help travellers explore everything from the bustling streets of Moscow to the remote beauty of Siberia. With contributions from experienced authors, this guide equips readers with tips for making the most of their Russian adventure.
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Lonely Planet's Russia is your most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Brush up on your Soviet history in Moscow and St Petersburg, explore European Russia and its gingerbread cottages and golden domes, or lose yourself in the wilds of Siberia and the east; all with your trusted travel companion.

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The world’s largest country offers it all, from historic cities and idyllic countryside to artistic riches, epic train rides, and vodka-fuelled nightlife.

Lonely Planet Russia provides you with everything you need to explore this expansive nation.

  • Kremlin illustrated highlight
  • Getting your visa
  • Full-colour metro maps
  • Hermitage illustrated highlight

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786573629

Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 March 2018

Country: Ireland

Imprint: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Edition: 8th edition

Illustration: 98 Maps

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 582g

Pages: 720

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