Fatland, Erika
Sovietistan: A Journey Through Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
- ISBN 13:
- 9780857057747
- author:
- Fatland, Erika
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- MacLehose Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.6 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- History, General, Travel,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Sovietistan is a captivating travelogue that takes readers on a journey across the former Soviet Republics. Erika Fatland's account of her travels through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan offers a unique perspective on the region's development since the Soviet Union's collapse in 1991.
From the desolate Polygon in Kazakhstan to the vibrant villages of Kyrgyzstan, Fatland's observations of ancient customs clashing with modern gas production, and the underlying conflicts between ethnic Russians and the majority populations, provide a nuanced understanding of the region's complexities.
This rare and thought-provoking travelogue is translated from the Norwegian by Kari Dickson and offers a fresh and unforgettable perspective on the people and landscapes of Central Asia.
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