“Extra Time in Russia” attempts to fill a gap in the modern travel guides about Russia written in the English language. With less emphasis on the two great cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg, there is more space to introduce cities such as Kazan, Omsk and Chelyabinsk, all thriving communities with populations of over one million. There is still time to travel through the mountains of Daghestan and visit the Central Mosque in Groznyy, and no trip would be complete without spending some time on the beach, and the beautiful resort of Gelendzhik on the Black Sea, the cold waters of Lake Baikal in Siberia, and even the banks of the Volga in Samara provided ample opportunities!
Travelling around Russia by train, bus, marshrutka and the odd domestic flight is a great way to achieve this, free from the shackles of organized travel, and allowing intrepid travellers to create their own itineraries, choosing destinations which suit the individual taste.
It is hoped that this book will help these curious explorers to fulfil their dreams!
Author – John Brenson