Lonely Planet Russia, Ukraine and Belarus (Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit) [Paperback]

Richard Nebesky (Author), Nick Selby (Author)

Book Description

Series: Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit | Publication Date: January 1996

Updated from Lonely Planet's coverage of the region in "USSR: A Travel Survival Kit", this book provides practical information for the independent traveller. It includes tips and advice for hassle-free travel, advice on places to stay and eat, and a useful language guide.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there, chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years and as a result, has the experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money.

This useful guide will help you navigate post-Soviet bureaucracy as you explore the wide-ranging opportunities of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. Inside you'll find what to eat and where to get it; up-to-date maps featuring place names and map keys in Roman and Cyrillic script; well-researched background on Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusan language, history, arts, and culture; plus a practical section for riding the rails of the Trans-Siberian Railway. --Kathryn True

From Library Journal

Noble et al. take the complex and vast country of Russia (covering 11 time zones), adds a couple of newly independent nations (Ukraine and Belarus), and provide a coherent distillation of how to navigate the ongoing post-Soviet chaos. Nearly 200 pages of prefatory practicalities illustrate the degree of complexity, followed by information on history and culture, what to see, and where to stay. Includes an amazing 123 maps.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 960 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 2nd edition edition (January 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0864423209
• ISBN-13: 978-0864423207
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,614,568 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #82 in Books > Travel > Europe > Belarus & Ukraine

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best guide book on Russia, April 21, 1999

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This review is from: Lonely Planet Russia, Ukraine and Belarus (Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit) (Paperback)

I'm an American living in Russia and travel extensively here because of my job. Despite wild currency changes and other idiosyncracies of this country, this book is amazingly accurate almost all of the time. Although it is short on photos, it is long history and practical advice. Don't come here without it -- especially if you're an independent traveller.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book has what you want without the fluff ......, February 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Lonely Planet Russia, Ukraine and Belarus (Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit) (Paperback)

I live in Moscow. Not long ago I wanted to drive to Suzdal to see the churches and monasteries there. I borrowed this book from a friend and found it so helpful (open on the front seat of the car the whole trip) that I decided to buy it myself! It tells you where to go and how to get there. Provides addresses and phone numbers as well as operating hours where available. Bottom line is it's info you can actually use. This one is a must, whether you live here or are just visiting.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very outdated and biased book, October 2, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Lonely Planet Russia, Ukraine and Belarus (Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit) (Paperback)

I'm glad this book is not sold anymore! When my mother-in-law (a NZer) read it and then came with us to visit Kiev, Lviv, Moscow and some small and mid-sized cities and towns, she said she read your book, but LUCKILY didn't find it to be true!!!

I think the author of the book needs to visit Ukraine and Russia soonish and re-write the book, or get some treatment for..., racism, cold war and a shield from what the media brings to your TV screens (everyone knows that only bad news and breakthroughs make news), so please use your brains!

I read the book after my mother-in-law's remarks and was sick in my stomach, for quite a while.