Russia
Jo Durden-Smith
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Russia
Published
February 17, 1994
Publisher
Century
Pages
140
ISBN-13
9780712660563
ISBN-10
0712660569
Description
When in 1988 Jo Durden-Smith undertook to write an article about Leningrad for an American travel magazine, the Soviet Union loomed like "a black hole on the edge of Europe . . . impenetrable and incomprehensible," yielding faint traces of meaning only "against the odds of the local gravity." From the moment he stepped off the airplane, Durden-Smith found himself as an unchaperoned (and unusually tall) Westerner in the early months of glasnost, to be a genuine curiosity, both on the street and at the gatherings of Russian intelligentsia to which he was graciously admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Russia?
This edition of Russia has approximately 140 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Russia?
For most readers, Russia typically takes between 2h 55m and 1h 57m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 35,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 35,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Russia?
The estimated word count for Russia is approximately 35,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Russia?
Russia was written by Jo Durden-Smith.
When was Russia published?
The publication date for this specific edition is February 17, 1994. The original work may have been published on a different date.