Russia Travel Guides

 

Russia travel guides are indispensable travel tools. Seasoned travelers always have a travel guide at their side, whether traveling independently or in organized tours. All the travel guides below are packed with information, illustrations and maps that will ease and enrich your travel experience. To assist you with your search for the best possible travel guide, we have started with the most general guides, followed by the more specific.

 

	Lonely Planet Russia, Ukraine & Belarus; 2nd Edition (April 2000) Paperback:1000 pages This Russia travel guide has its strength for the broad range of information. The facts about the countries (history, culture, etc) are of great interest and excellently written. Information on Moscow, St. Peterurg, Kiev, etc, is thorough though dated. The guidebook is weaker on more remote regions, as one would expect in any book trying to cover such an immense and diverse area.
	Lonely Planet Russia & Belarus; 3rd Edition (July 2003) Paperback: 704 pages From stunning Caucasian mountains to St Petersburg's grand style, from Muscovite sophistication to Siberia's harsh beauty, immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Russia and Belarus with this in-depth Belarus, Russia travel guide. With the exclusion of the Ukraine, this guide offers more specific and up-to-date information than the older Russia, Ukraine & Belarus edition.
	Lonely Planet Ukraine (July 2005) Paperback: 204 pages Be dazzled by the golden domes of myriad Orthodox cathedrals, be awed by the monumental Stalinist architecture of Kyiv, be inspired by the breathtaking natural beauty of the Crimean peninsula. On the edge of Europe, Ukraine is a land of the unconventional and quirky, a unique mix of cosmopolitan and Soviet, and this insightful guide shows you how to make the most of it all.
	Lonely Planet Romania & Moldova (July 2004) Paperback: 376 pages Moldova is a picturesque country of rolling green hills, whitewashed villages, placid lakes, sunflower fields and vineyards. If you want to experience this old-world charm and plan to travel to this newly formed ex-Soviet republic, then this is the best guide book for you.
	Lonely Planet Central Asia (July 2004) Paperback: 512 pages Wander through history in Uzbekistan's Silk Road towns, taste the nomad's life in a Kyrgyz yurtstay, be astonished by the bizarre personality cult of Turkmenistan's president, experience cutting-edge adventure on Tajikistan's soaring peaks and lose yourself in the desertscapes of Kazakhstan. Surreal, fascinating and addictive - discover the 'stans with this insightful and comprehensive guide.
	Baltic Capitals: Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius & Kaliningrad (Sept. 2003) Paperback: 224 pages The most thorough and up-to-date guide if you are traveling to Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, or Russia's Kaliningrad. This book has good all round coverage of the three Baltic capitals (Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius) plus Kaliningrad. It really shines in describing history/culture/architecture of each city, plus includes brief firsthand accounts from those who were in these cities at critical times in their history.
	Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railway (June 2002) Paperback: 320 pages From Moscow, past the unique Lake Baikal and on to Beijing or Vladivostok, follow in the tracks of Victoria-era adventurers. Whether you plan to take one week or 10, this invaluable new Russia travel guide will see you from one end of the world's longest train route to the other.
	Fodor's Moscow and St. Petersburg, 6th Edition (August 2004) Paperback: 352 pages Gold-domed churches, sunset-hue palaces, lollipop-stripe cathedrals, lavish wooden dachas engage your imagination in this Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia travel guide. Follow in the footsteps of a tsar at the Kremlin, stamped by rulers from Ivan the Terrible to the Romanovs. Venture to still-imperial St. Petersburg and elbow with the spirits of Dostoevsky and Tchaikovsky. Local writers have found the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for your journey.
	Kiev - The Bradt City Guide (Bradt Mini Guide) (Nov. 2004) Paperback: 328 pages The Bradt City Guide leads you through the cobbled streets, from ancient ruins and golden-domed churches to modern shops and trendy nightspots. Inside you will find information on: The stunning Caves Monastery, the Kievo-Perchersky Lavra, walks through Kiev's historic streets, restaurants, hotels, and nightlife, Jewish sites and history, a handy Ukrainian & Russian language guide, plus information on day trips from Kiev.