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Trips and Tales (Part 56)

25 November 2011

A look at the Khakassia region: the people and their history as well as the landscape and what visitors can expect to see.

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Trips and Tales (Part 55)

18 November 2011

A lively take on things to do in Krasnoyarsk, especially with regard to cafés, dining and pubs.

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A crash course in Russian cuisine

11 November 2011

A quick survey of Russian cuisine – the varieties of food – from soups to savoury buns and blintz.

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Taking the virtual voyage on the Trans-Siberian railroad

4 November 2011

A virtual experience of taking the voyage on the Trans-Siberian railroad via Google Maps, covering 5,600 miles and crossing seven time zones – with details of how the filming was done and the highlights of places and landmarks to see.

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Trips and Tales (Part 54)

28 October 2011

Exploring the cultural offerings of the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, we encounter fountains, statues and other quirky features.

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Trips and Tales (Part 53)

21 October 2011

A description of the colossal Krasnoyarsk region of Russia, its extensive area coverage, some facts about its historical evolution, and later associations with Chekhov and Lenin as a place of fascination and exile.

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Trips and Tales (Part 52)

14 October 2011

A description of Krasnoyarsk city in Siberia, Russia, and the cultural offerings available for the visitor – including museums, city squares and cafes.

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Trips and Tales (Part 51)

7 October 2011

Details about the city of Tomsk, including its evolution into an established centre of learning and cultural acivities, and then an excursion eastwards to Krasnoyarsk and beyond.

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Trips and Tales (Part 50)

30 September 2011

Marking the 50th episode of the Trips and Tales series, this blog considers Tomsk and the region between Altai and Baikal, and kind of cultural atmosphere encountered by visitors.

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