Showing posts with label Russia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Russia. Show all posts

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Clash of Cultures

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This is a humorous and educational book about Russia, its people and culture. What makes a Russian a Russian? What do they like to do or to eat or what makes them smile? If you are looking to learn more about this country, this book is for you! There are plenty of photos and illustrations to visualize the realities of life in this country. ~ Oleg Malikov

Book Description:

Why are nations at odds with each other? Is it religion or culture or something else that sets us apart? We all believe that we are so different that the common ground becomes an elusive concept. But are we really that different? In some cultural ways, yes, we are, but as human beings, we are most definitely not.

In this book I focus on the life of Russian people and try to explain in a humorous and educational way why Russians are different from Americans and the rest of the world. I touch on geography, history, language, social behavior and other factors that play an important role in shaping a society.

We are all a product of a millions of experiences, which mold us into what we are. If we could understand and acknowledge the components of this mold, maybe the world will finally start understanding each other and accept the fact that people are different.

To help you visualize the book I added a variety of illustrations and photos, which will put you in the middle of the action. You will see first-hand what is important to a Russian and why.

Now, sit back, relax and start your journey through one of the greatest countries in the world…

Clash of Cultures: Russia vs. USA or Understanding Russians Inside Out

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

The Red Quest

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The Red Quest: Travels through the Former Soviet Union

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Highly enjoyable, anyone up for a quick trip to Turkmenistan? 

~ Review by Richard A.

As a keen traveller myself with my own quest to follow I do enjoy reading the tales told by fellow likeminded adventurers. This book is particularly enjoyable as it gives a little bit of background, adds in some humour and gives you a realistic portrayal of what it would be like to visit some of these off the beaten track countries. After reading this book I certainly feel inspired to find out more about places like Turkmenistan or Kyrgyzstan. I even suggested to the other half that they could make for a romantic city break destinations. She failed to see it that way though.

Book Description: The Red Quest is the true story of one man's mission to visit every country of the former Soviet Union.

Along the way, the author samples fermented mare's milk in Kazakhstan, gets chased by hounds in Kiev, is detained by the police in Kyrgyzstan, travels through a snow blizzard between Armenia and Georgia, and gets mugged by a pensioner in Tajikistan. Oh, and he also takes a side trip to a genuine breakaway state where he is almost beaten up in a border hut. All in the name of The Red Quest!

Constantly berated by his friend for wanting to go to 'Turnipland', the Red Quest is a journey spanning half the world from Western Europe to the edge of China! And he is armed only with a pocket full of roubles and a turnip masher.

Join Jason Smart as he travels along the Red Quest through Latvia, Estonia, Slovakia, Lithuania, Hungary, Russia, Romania, Moldova. Ukraine, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Poland, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus and East Germany!

Jason Smart

Jason Smart is a published travel writer, with articles appearing in both magazine and print.

The Red Quest: Travels through the Former Soviet Union

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