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Midnight in Siberia: A Train Journey into the Heart of Russia
Written by David Greene
Narrated by David Greene
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After two and a half years as NPR's Moscow bureau chief, David Greene travels across the country-a 6,000 mile journey by rail, from Moscow to the Pacific port of Vladivostok-to speak with ordinary Russians about how their lives have changed in the post-Soviet years. Reaching beyond the headline-grabbing protests in Moscow, Green speaks with a group of singing babushkas from Buranovo, a teenager hawking “space rocks” from last spring's meteor shower in Chelyabinsk, and activists battling for environmental regulation in the pollution-choked town of Baikalsk. Through the stories of fellow travelers, Greene explores the challenges and opportunities facing the new Russia: a nation that boasts open elections and newfound prosperity yet still continues to endure oppression, corruption, and stark inequality.Set against the wintery landscape of Siberia, Greene's lively travel narrative offers a glimpse into the soul of twentieth-century Russia: how its people remember their history and look forward to the future.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I’ve been told that Russia is a fascinating place to visit. However, a A A a good book. transportation is a tricky part to navigate. It seems everything is political in Russia, sadly even travel. I’d carry a lot of American dollars, have a cell and satellite phone and travel very light concerning luggage.