Bibliograph

Behind Putin's curtain, friendships and misadventures inside Russia, Stephan Orth ; translation by Jamie McIntosh

Type

Label

Behind Putin's curtain, friendships and misadventures inside Russia, Stephan Orth ; translation by Jamie McIntosh

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

mapsplatesillustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Behind Putin's curtain

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1057305707

Responsibility statement

Stephan Orth ; translation by Jamie McIntosh

Sub title

friendships and misadventures inside Russia

Summary

"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

Target audience

adult

Classification