Russia, Belarus, & Ukraine
By: project editor, Jane Hutchings ; managing editor, Clare Griffiths ; editorial director, Brian Bell.
Contributors: Hutchings, Jane.; Griffiths, Clare.; Bell, Brian, 1944-
Edition: 3rd ed., updated.
Series: Insight guides
Publisher: Apa Publications
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Singapore
Language: eng
Number of pages: 386
Subjects: Russia (Federation) -- Guidebooks.; Belarus -- Guidebooks.; Ukraine -- Guidebooks.
Genres: Guidebooks.
Other titles: Insight guides Russia, Belarus & Ukraine
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 367-368) and index.
Table of contents: title: The riddle of Russia; title: A boundless land; title: History: Decisive dates; title: Beginnings; title: The Mongol yoke; title: The first of the tsars; title: Windows on the west; title: Five emperors; title: The rise and fall of the Soviet empire; title: Features: Life today; title: Women of Russia; title: Russia's mafia; title: Food; title: The religious revival; title: Art and inspiration; title: Literature; title: The music makers; title: Places: Moscow; title: The golden ring; title: St. Petersburg; title: The European north; title: The southwest; title: Along the Volga; title: The Urals; title: The European south; title: Siberia and the far east; title: Belarus and Ukraine; title: Travel tips: Getting acquainted; title: Planning the trip; title: Practical tips; title: Getting around; title: Where to stay; title: Where to eat; title: Nightlife; title: Shopping; title: Language; title: Further reading; title: Insight on: Trans-Siberian railway; title: Moscow metro; title: Highlights of the Hermitage; title: Lake Baikal; title: Crimea; title: Information panels: Freedom of speech; title: Russian cinema.