Russian Travel Made Easier

Russian Travel Made Easier: Advice for Friends is a travel guide and a reference book written by two Russians who have lived in America for the past decade. It is based on the authors personal travel experiences. During their frequent visits home, many of their American friends came along and helped them to discover Russia as the visitors see it. The authors realized that what comes naturally to a native Russian could be a hindrance for tourists. These personal accounts also opened their eyes to the kind of advice that would be the most valuable. Having done an extensive research the authors offer a list of useful websites, travel books and helpful hints on: How to Get to Russia Companies to Contact How to Stay Connected With Your Relatives and Friends While You Are There What Questions to Ask When You Are Renting an Apartment Where to Go for Memorable Souvenirs Where to Enjoy Authentic Russian Food Hospital and Clinics for Overseas Visitors The book helps to plan a trip to Russia taking as much frustration out of the planning as possible.

Elena Istomina was born and raised in Moscow. In 1994 she moved to the United States and found her second home in the Florida Keys. Elena is Director of International Programs at Seacamp where young people from all over the world discover the wonders of marine biology. When visiting Moscow twice a year she lectures at several universities including Moscow State Pedagogical University, where she received her PhD and taught English grammar for twenty years. Dr. Elena Istomina is the author of several textbooks which are presently being used in the English Departments of several Russian Universities.