Moscow: Where polar bears stalk the streets
This summer in Helsinki, I found token signs of the country’s Arctic identity, which I discussed in a post called “Finland: An…
The Kirov Railway: A shot of steel through northwest Russia
When most people think of Russian railroads, they think of the Trans-Siberian Railway. The world’s longest railroad extends east and west…
Northwest Russia: Hard labor, white nights, and a canal
In summer above the Arctic Circle, the sun does not set. This phenomenon, generally called the Polar Day, is referred…