"FrankCanFly's Russia Page" Russia by frankcanfly

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<font face='Georgia' size='3'>In late summer 1990, I journeyed from Berlin to Hong Kong by train. Obviously, a large portion of this adventure went through the USSR. Although we made many stops, the only nights spent off the train were in Moscow and Irkutsk.

Last visit to Russia: Sep 1990
Intro Written May 6, 2002
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A book that kept me entertained along the way was the Trans-Siberian Handbook by Bryn Thomas. He chronicles almost... more travel advice

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If you plan to journey on a Russian train for a significant amount of time, be sure to bring TOILET PAPER. more travel advice

Comments (12)

illumina Apr 11, 2006 at 8:43 AM Report Abuse

Ooh, was this the Trans-siberian railway? I'm jealous! Hope I get the chance to do that one day.
Pawtuxet Dec 16, 2002 at 6:12 PM Report Abuse

Is this the railroad that Stalin built? Can't imagine a train trip that long. And yes..I agree about TP in many countries. Pocket pkg. of tissue..always.
aadil Jun 4, 2002 at 12:59 AM Report Abuse

Similar experiences from Moscow to St. Petersburg!!
globetrott May 27, 2002 at 8:46 PM Report Abuse

look out of the window & U don`t have to read the book !
HawaiiGuy May 19, 2002 at 8:21 PM Report Abuse

Actually, MEGA-HELPFUL! Five-Star!
Valentina777 May 9, 2002 at 6:08 PM Report Abuse

Great page!!! Thanks. Yes, bring your on TP!
fabrice May 4, 2002 at 10:31 AM Report Abuse

must be an incredible trip by train
erikute3534 Jan 25, 2002 at 11:22 PM Report Abuse

love to do such a long trip on train!
margaretvn Jan 3, 2002 at 11:10 AM Report Abuse

apart from the toilets - the train journeys are fun!
floss1 Jun 23, 2001 at 9:01 PM Report Abuse

mmmm good info