Russian exploration, from Siberia to space

By Brian Bonhomme

Subjects: Exploration, Discoveries in geography, Discovery and exploration, Europe, history, Asia, history, History, Outer space, exploration, Russian

Description: "This study provides a narrative survey and critical analysis of a rich but overlooked tradition of geographical exploration by Russians and others in Russian service since 1580. This work introduces Russia into the history of world exploration and connects the Russian experience of exploration to Russian national identity past and present"--Provided by publisher.