Download or read book Crossing Russia on the Trans Siberian written by Norman Handy and published by novum pro Verlag. This book was released on 2018-02-26 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wonderful account of a trip through Russia that will intrigue and delight, history fanatics, Russophiles, travellers and adventurers alike. Norman Handy traces his journey by ship and the railway from Saint Petersburg to Vladivostok, taking the reader on a tour through Russian history by starting off in Saint Petersburg with its spectacular palaces and museums. From the interesting Russian people, the railway journeys, the Kremlin, executions, to murder, and mayhem are all part of this trip and will offer fascinating reading. There are stops at Yekaterinburg and other fascinating places along the way, horse riding in the Altai Mountains to reach Mount Belukha, Siberia's highest mountain before finally he reaches his destination in Vladivostok.