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Behind Putin's curtain : friendships and misadventures inside Russia / Stephan Orth ; translation by Jamie McIntosh.
"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 kilometers--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."--Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781771643672 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: 275 pages : illustrations (some colour), map ; 22 cm
- Publisher: Vancouver : Greystone Books, [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Translation of: Couchsurfing im Russia. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
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| Genre: | Travel writing. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | 947.0864 Ort | 31681010148872 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
Stephan Orth is an acclaimed journalist and bestselling author. A recipient of the ITB Book Award and a two-time winner of the Columbus Award for travel writing, he has written four previous books, including Couchsurfing in Iran, which has been translated into several languages. Orth lives in Hamburg, Germany.
