Russian Realities (Classic Reprint)

John Hubback

ISBN 10: 1332558860 / ISBN 13: 9781332558865

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book encapsulates the author's experiences during eleven short visits to Russia, often accompanied by their spouse. Over the course of their travels, they witnessed peacetime society, religious observances, military, and political developments, all through the lens of the unfolding global crisis of World War One. Touches of Russian history provide context to the author's observations of the Russian religious experience and the development of Russian power in the centuries leading up to the twentieth century. The author's insights into the Russian character and the Russian spirit provide a unique access point to a culture very different from that of western Europe. This book is a fascinating glimpse into a world on the brink of change and a testament to the resilience of the Russian people in the face of political upheaval. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Russian Realities (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332558860
• ISBN 13: 9781332558865
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Voyages History

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Synopsis

A thoughtful travelogue that traces how a vast, evolving Russia came to be, through vivid journeys and historical reflections.

John Hubback’s Russian Realities collects impressions from eleven journeys across Russia, written in a clear, observant voice. The book blends personal travel scenes with narrative history, showing how places, people, and moments fit into a larger story of a growing empire. Through cities, harbours, battle sites, and rural landscapes, it offers a window into the making of Russia as seen through a traveler’s eyes.

Readers will encounter a mix of city life, coastal towns, and inland routes, with chapters that move from festive or dramatic moments to quiet observations. The narrative connects early Russian history to the modern world the author encounters, providing context without speculation beyond the experiences described.

• Vivid scenes from Odessa, Rostov-on-Don, and other ports along the Black Sea and Volga region.
• Reflections on major historical moments, from Poltava to the broader arc of Russian development.
• Present-day survey of the South Russian harbours, cities, and landscapes through a traveler’s lens.
• Illustrated monastery sites, churches, and architectural landmarks that frame the journey.

Ideal for readers curious about early 20th‑century travel writing, history-minded observations, and portrait-style glimpses of Russian life on the road.