A history of the Siberian city of Novosibirsk, with references to its geography, architecture and history. Also an account of how the city was impacted by Soviet era.
About Siberian prehistory, peoples and language groups. A look at the lasting impact of pre-historic volcanic activity on the landscape and peoples of Siberia, as well as attempts to classify the diversity of languages in more recent times.
An experience of travelling in Russia - from Ekaterinburg, entering Siberia ... eastwards to Novosibirsk. Reflecting on historical associations of the place and the bitter cold.
On the beaten track in Ekaterinburg, with The Church on Blood in Honour of All Saints Resplendent in the Russian Land (murder-site of the Romanovs) and the adjacent Chapel of the Revered Martyr Grand Duchess Elizabeth Fyodorovna Romanova.
On the execution of the Romanovs, the last Royal family of Russia, and the four servants who were put to death with them in the cellar in Ekaterinburg.