Also true enough. But not a few long-term Westerners in Moscow would balance this dreary assessment with the Russian capital's fascination and feistiness, its rich history, and yes, so far, its often fulsome friendliness towards strangers in its midst. Ironically, Vaterlaus not only notes but appears also to serve as an illustration of the toll that the wear and tear of Russian daily life can have on foreign as well as native residents. Tenor aside, Westerners in Moscow definitely will be well served by this truly indispensable guide. 68 per book sales tax.
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CRC cannot accept checks. Reviewed by Mark Elliott, editor. Each of these 30-minute, color, British productions features memorable photography and background music. The films also provide sufficient historical background for the average viewer to make sense of contemporary developments, which is the focal point of each documentary. Fortunately, such miscues are rare.