Roaming Russia: An Adventurer's Guide to Off the Beaten Track Russia and Siberia [Paperback]

Jessica Jacobson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 19, 2004

Russia-the world's largest country and home to some of the least explored regions on earth-is an adventure traveler's dream. Many areas opened to foreigners only in the early 1990s. Even today, only the intrepid venture east beyond the Urals.From traveling the Trans-Siberian Railway to sailing the Arctic or exploring the southern steppes, Roaming Russia provides practical tips on travel, lodging, restaurants and activities for those who want to roam beyond the beaten path. It is intended for those who want to venture beyond the typical tourist destinations and to experience the life and culture of the varied nations and communities within Russia.Roaming Russia both offers ideas of new, adventurous places to go and the tips you need to get there. Providing information on both the larger cities and the unique, remote destinations, it will help you enjoy the full variety of the Russian experience.

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About the Author

Jessica Jacobson holds an MPA from Princeton University and works in the international development field. She has traveled to over 50 countries but has spent the most time exploring Russia. She was the first Westerner to live in the village of Aginskoye, where she enjoyed two Siberian winters.

Product Details

• Paperback: 220 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (February 19, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595311784
• ISBN-13: 978-0595311781
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #572,033 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #9 in Books > Travel > Asia > Russia > Siberia

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource!!, March 18, 2004

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"d_e_nyc" (NYC, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Roaming Russia: An Adventurer's Guide to Off the Beaten Track Russia and Siberia (Paperback)

I grew up in Russia but moved to the States when I was young so now I am planning to travel to places that I never had a chance to visit. Thus, I've been reading a lot of books on traveling in Russia and am always on a lookout for books that go beyond talking about basics and touristy places.

Jacobson's book was one of the best I've read so far - it is definitely the first one that describes with great care and knowledge places people typically don't think to go. I found sections on less known areas of Russia such as Tomsk, Aginskoe and the travel on Trans-Siberian railroad very interesting with a good thoughtfully-arranged mix of information. Even if you are not planning to go to any of these areas, this book is well-written guide to the regions peoples and customs.

Get this book - whether you are a fellow traveller to Russia and someone who is interested in learning about less known parts of this country!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great traveling companion, May 1, 2004

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Papa (Stuttgart, Deutschland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Roaming Russia: An Adventurer's Guide to Off the Beaten Track Russia and Siberia (Paperback)

Roaming Russia shows an attention to the little details that other travel guides lost long ago... where to get good vendor food on a one-hour train stop, etc. This book focuses on Siberia's people, not its monuments. Ms. Jacobson clearly knows how to interact with the local people, and the way she wrote about it makes me feel a bit more adventurous and confident about it as well. Half down-to-earth guide book, half travelogue, the book makes me feel as if I'd already been there, and I can't wait to try it out "in the field." Although I'll probably take a more conventional guidebook along for the "hard info," which Ms. Jacobson kept to a minimum (and rightly so, since they change so often and are unreliable even in the most "authoritative" guides). I wish there were more guides like this out there for the lesser-traveled regions of the world...

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very informative., March 9, 2007

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Bob Fitzsimmons (New York City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Roaming Russia: An Adventurer's Guide to Off the Beaten Track Russia and Siberia (Paperback)

I have been researching travel guides for an upcoming trip, and agree that this book was very useful and easy to read. I would also recommend a book called A Tent Life in Siberia, by George Kennan, which seems to be one of the first accounts of travel in Siberia - great book.