Crossing Russia on the Trans Siberian (eBook, ePUB) - Handy, Norman
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A wonderful account of a trip through Russia that will intrigue and delight, history fanatics, Russophiles, travellers and adventurers alike. Norman Handy traces his journey by ship and the railway from Saint Petersburg to Vladivostok, taking the reader on a tour through Russian history by starting off in Saint Petersburg with its spectacular palaces and museums. From the interesting Russian people, the railway journeys, the Kremlin, executions, to murder, and mayhem are all part of this trip and will offer fascinating reading. There are stops at Yekaterinburg and other fascinating places…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
A wonderful account of a trip through Russia that will intrigue and delight, history fanatics, Russophiles, travellers and adventurers alike. Norman Handy traces his journey by ship and the railway from Saint Petersburg to Vladivostok, taking the reader on a tour through Russian history by starting off in Saint Petersburg with its spectacular palaces and museums. From the interesting Russian people, the railway journeys, the Kremlin, executions, to murder, and mayhem are all part of this trip and will offer fascinating reading. There are stops at Yekaterinburg and other fascinating places along the way, horse riding in the Altai Mountains to reach Mount Belukha, Siberia's highest mountain before finally he reaches his destination in Vladivostok.
Autorenporträt
Norman Handy was born in 1957 in Beckenham, Kent in the south east of England. He went to school in Beckenham and later went to boarding school in Cranbrook, Kent. He studied Business Economics and Accountancy, plus Law for Accountants at Southampton University. During his studies, he also travelled and after finishing university travelled and worked abroad. He returned to the United Kingdom and after some time working in a riding school, followed a career for thirty years in the financial services sector in London, including periods working overseas. He has two children and is a keen horse rider, walker and skier and of course, writer! He spends his time between his home in West Sussex and travelling.