Former Soviet Republics category: 758 books

Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a...

Handy info for those moments when the cultural logic might not be so easily guessed, practical tips without the hassle of google, some clues of which direction in this sprawling metropolis to head, or for those simply want to see something uniquely Hungarian they might not be likely to wander into...

'Even better than Child 44. Akyl Borubaev is a terrific creation' Anthony Horowitz WE UNCOVERED THE LAST OF THE BODIES IN THE RED HOUR BEFORE DUSK, AS THE SUN STAINED THE SNOWCAPS OF THE TIAN SHAN MOUNTAINS THE COLOUR OF DRIED BLOOD. . . Inspector Akyl Borubaev of Bishkek Murder Squad...

Hi there!  My friend Robert texted me one day in London: “Angelos, I’m flying to Moscow tomorrow. Can we catch up tonight at the pub to teach me a little bit of Russian?” Initially, I thought…”WTF? Is he serious? What has he been doing all these days?“ I know that...

Retired professor of political science, New York born Dr. Ivo Vukcevich is the author of Rex Germanorum Populus Sclavorum An Inquiry into the Origin & Early History of the Serbs/Slavs of Sarmatia, Germania, & Illyria, translated as Slavenska Germanija. A recognized authority on Slavic pre-history...

The Ultimate Handbook Guide to Nizhny Novgorod : (Russia) is your second passport to everything interesting and relevant. It provides you with up-to-date advice on what to see and what hidden discoveries await you.

Lonely Planet: The world’s leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet******Trans-Siberian Railway is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gaze through the window at the unfurling landscape as you pass, glimpse...

Depuis cent ans, le Transsibérien parcourt les plaines de Russie. Il traverse neuf fuseaux horaires et mille gares, toutes alignées sur l'heure de Moscou. Et pourtant. A la fin de l'ouvrage numérique, retrouvez le code d'accès à la version web. Cette version enrichie propose une vision originale de nos nouvelles, avec un parcours géographique et de nombreuses surprises...

This is a professionally-formatted, free flowing ebook reproduction of unique, up-to-date guides produced by the Department of Defense that provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Serbia, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military...

An easy-to-use phrasebook, vocabulary and dictionary reference for anyone interested in learning Russian or just getting down the basics in a wide array of situations: Problems, Numbers, Emergencies, Time, Days, Months, Color, Getting Around, Eating, Drinking, Shopping, Accommodation, and even more. Perfect for beginners. Ideal for travelers.

Single men are hard to come by in 1970s West Germany. So when Karin Maynard, a government secretary, meets the handsome Markus Richter, a single man who pursues her, she can hardly believe her luck. But with Markus continually away on business, thoughts of infidelity begin to consume Karin. Is her...

In 2001, the author embarked on an exciting journey to discover her roots in Lviv, Ukraine. Though raised with the Ukrainian language and culture, restrictions under the Iron Curtain had prevented her from knowing what day-to-day life in her ancestral homeland was really like. Armed with a journal,...

The nature of the Russian state and the economy it superintends raise more than academic questions, for if we understand the nature of the state and its subordinated economy, we can then form an accurate vision of what Russia's overall policy and strategy will be. We may say, euphemistically, that...

A true story about a German soldier who endured the extreme conditions of the Gulag system in Siberia after the Second World War. These are his recollections and memories, written shortly after his return home.