Cosmopolitan cities, bubbling volcanoes, spectacular mountains and breathtaking art – Russia is as diverse as it is dramatic, while Belarus satisfies those in search of a Soviet experience. Untangle the conspiracy theories and immerse yourself in the rich heritage – from Minsk to Moscow, Siberia to Kamchatka, make sure you’re carrying this best-selling guide to the world’s most enigmatic destination. -CULTURAL CONTEXT – in-depth background information brings you up to date on Belarusian politics and Tuvan throat-singing -DISCERNING REVIEWS – hand-picked listings from our team of expert authors reveal Moscow’s swankiest clubs and Siberia’s finest adventure tours -140+ MAPS – detailed, grid-referenced maps throughout -COMPREHENSIVE LANGUAGE CHAPTER – includes Cyrillic script