Couchsurfing in Russia : Friendships and Misadventures Behind Putin-s Curtain
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Author:ORTH Stephan
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ISBN:9781760640231
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Publication Date:May 2019
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Pages:288
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Binding:Paperback
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Publisher:Black Inc.
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Country of Publication:
Couchsurfing in Russia : Friendships and Misadventures Behind Putin-s Curtain
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Author:ORTH Stephan
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ISBN:9781760640231
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Publication Date:May 2019
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Pages:288
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Binding:Paperback
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Publisher:Black Inc.
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Country of Publication:
Description
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 kilometres -- 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.Weaving everything together with thoughtfulness and warmth, Orth follows the acclaimed Couchsurfing in Iran with another complex, funny, and personal travelogue - a colourful portrait of a fascinating and misunderstood country.
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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 kilometres -- 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.Weaving everything together with thoughtfulness and warmth, Orth follows the acclaimed Couchsurfing in Iran with another complex, funny, and personal travelogue - a colourful portrait of a fascinating and misunderstood country.