Russia in Marshall Cavendish`s Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination’s culture, food & leisure, in addition to a specific section addressing the concerns of those travelling on business. ...

We are able to source a wide range of courtesy flags. Flags are available in many sizes & can be sewn or printed on 100% Ministry Of Defence Standard Woven & Knitted Polyester. Flags are supplied with rope & toggle. If you would like more information, have a custom size request or cannot find a desired product, please email us at maritime@stanfords.co.uk. We will be glad to help! ...

South-central Russia at 1:2, 000, 000 on an indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. The western half of the map starts well west the Urals to include Kazan, Ulyanovsk & Samara, & extends north to Surgut. In the east the map ends just beyond Irkutsk (Lake Baikal itself is not included) & extends north to Ust-Ilimsk & the bend of the Angara. Names of larger & selected smaller towns are given in both Cyrillic & Latin alphabets; smaller places, administrative units, geographical features & places of interest are in the Latin alphabet only. Road & rail networks are easy to see on a clear base which presents the region ...

Flags are a great way to show some national pride, pay homage to a fondly remembered visit abroad, celebrate a special occasion, or simply decorate the wall of your room. Flags measure 5’x 3’ (152.4 x 91.44cm), are made from 100% polyester & come with two brass eyelets for fastening. ...

Russia In Europe, an original antique map by J. Wyld / J. Thomson, published in London, 1824. Copperplate, original colour. Map size 21.5 x 29 cm, overall mounted size 37 x 45 cm. An attractive nineteenth-century map of Russia with a vignette view of a statue of Peter the Great at St. Petersburg at lower right. The map was published in A General Atlas, Containing Maps Illustrating Some Important Periods In Ancient History: & Distinct Maps Of The Several Empires, Kingdoms & States, In The World From Original Drawings, According To The Latest Treaties. James Wyld's maps were engraved by N.R. Hewitt in London & were published by John Thomson & Co in Edinburgh
- the maps bear the imprint of author, engraver & publisher in the lower margin. James Wyld (Senior) was a renowned English mapmaker who went on to become Geographer to His Majesty & was a founder member of the Royal Geographic Society. These maps represent some of his early work & illustrated his skill & the professional respect which it earned. Antique maps from various original publishers are presented on the Stanford
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Russia on a wall map,

Size: 77 x 60cm (30” x 24” approx) – encapsulated version, from the National Geographic

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Russia on a wall map,

Size: 77 x 60cm (30” x 24” approx) – paper version, from the National Geographic Society

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Beautiful, very detailed physical wall map of Russia, including all the ex-USSR countries in Europe & central Asia, plus Mongolia. Bold altitude colouring vividly presents the topography of the region. Communications network shows main trunk roads, railways, including the whole of the Trans-Siberian railway & the spur across Mongolia to Beijing, airports & ferry routes. Within Russian Federation internal administrative boundaries are marked. All place names are in Cyrillic alphabet. Albers' Conical Equal-Area projection is used & latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 4 ...

Railway Atlas of Russia & the former Soviet Republics, including Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Belarus, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan, arranged by colour-coded regional railway network coverage areas, including those within Russia itself, indexed & presented at varying scales. Railway legend

Includes:: international, inter-city & primary lines, as well as less major routes,

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This atlas of motorways of Russia & the Near Abroad covers the federal structure of Russia, time zones, maps of the European part & the Near Abroad, the south of Siberia, the Far East & Primorye.
- The European part of Russia & the Near Abroad
- scale 1:1, 200, 000- The north of the European part of Russia, the south of Siberia
- scale 1:12, 500, 000- Siberia & the Far East
- scale 1:5, 000, 000- Primorye
- scale 1:3, 000, 000 All text in Cyrillic.




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