THE RUSSIAN FAR EAST

A Guidebook

Anyone heading to the Russian Far East this summer will be glad to learn of a book entitled "The Russian Far East." This guidebook is the first and only book to cover this area. It describes every region from the Pacific to Lake Baikal, including Kamchatka, Yakutia, Magadan, Khabarovsk, Vladivostok, Buryatiya, Sakhalin, and more.

Detailed maps of all 9 regional capitals
Walking tours to guide you to the highlights of each city
Information on transportation by train, bus and plane
Descriptions and ratings for accommodations and restaurants
Details on frequently visited spots and recommended detours
Information on tour operators, both in the US and Russia

For business travelers, this region is strategically located between Europe and the booming economies of the Pacific Rim. For adventurous tourists, this is a country filled with striking natural beauty and an unusual history.

From Vladivostok, a city closed to Russians themselves until 1992 but now the region's largest city and trade center, to the explosive beauty of volcanoes and hot springs in Kamchatka, the Russian Far East is a region rich in both culture and natural creations.

The book is now available in bookstores, by mail through the Russian Information Services, or on-line through AOL, with a 20% discount for aol members, or can be ordered from Hippocrene Books in New York. Call customer service at 718-454-2366 with any questions. Written by Erik and Allegra Azulay.