The Vanishing North. True Stories from the Russian Heartland

Have you ever wondered how many secrets and mysteries the endless north of our vast country hides? The beauty of it isn’t accessible to residents of megacities—harmonious, almost meditative. But there is a book that can open for you a truly unique world—the world of the disappearing North. “Disappearing North” is not just a book. It’s a journey into the Russian backwoods where old traditions and customs are still alive, where extraordinary people work every day, keeping ancient crafts alive—alone. In them, like in a mirror, the mysterious and boundless spirit of the North is reflected. Let this book become a small portal into the true reality of the disappearing North. It’s the perfect choice not only for those who are interested in the history and culture of our country, but for everyone who appreciates beauty. Go searching for unexplored shores of history and the beauty of our North.