| Description |
275 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 22 cm |
| Note |
Translation of: Couchsurfing in Russland, from the German. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
"In this humorous and thought-provoking book, Orth ventures through that vast and mysterious territory to uncover the real, unfiltered Russia not seen in today's headlines: authentic, bizarre, dangerous, and beautiful. Sidestepping the well-trod tourist path, he travels the country from Moscow to Vladivostok--across seven time zones and almost 9,500 kilometers--making stops in Chechnya, Saint Petersburg, Siberia, and beyond. Staying with an eclectic array of hosts, he bumps into gun nuts, Internet conspiracy theorists, faux shamans, and Putin fans; learns to drive in death-defying Russian style; and discovers how to cure hangovers by sniffing rye bread. But he also sees a darker side of the country, witnessing firsthand the effects of Putin's influence in the run-up to the 2016 American election and the power of propaganda in this "post-fact" era."-- Provided by publisher. |
| Form |
Issued also in electronic formats. |
| Subject |
Orth, Stephan, 1979- -- Travel -- Russia (Federation)
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Russia (Federation) -- Description and travel.
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Russia (Federation) -- Social life and customs -- 21st century.
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Russia (Federation) -- Politics and government -- 21st century.
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Manners and customs. (OCoLC)fst01007815
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Politics and government. (OCoLC)fst01919741
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Travel. (OCoLC)fst01155558
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Russia (Federation) (OCoLC)fst01262050
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| Chronological Term |
2000-2099
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| Genre/Form |
Travel writing.
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Travel writing. (OCoLC)fst01919983
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| Added Author |
McIntosh, Jamie, translator.
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| Added Title |
Couchsurfing in Russland. English
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Orth, Stephan, 1979- Couchsurfing im Russia. English. Behind Putin's curtain. Vancouver ; Berkeley : Greystone Books, 2019 1771643684 9781771643689 (OCoLC)1083348113 |
| ISBN |
9781771643672 (paperback) |
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1771643676 (paperback) |
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