Sofia Kolovskaya is an author, comic book writer and creator of the VK public page One day One sketch, with her own vision of St. Petersburg’s sights and attractions. Following a successful exhibition in the cultural space Loft Project ETAGI, her works from The Saint Petersburg Alphabet series developed into this guidebook. — Where in Saint Petersburg can polar lights be seen? — Which places are a must-see for graphic novel and comic book lovers? — How does a flea market work? — Where can I taste the delicious Lemon Pie cocktail? Unique Saint Petersburg, hand-drawn by Sofia Kolovskaya, is a heartwarming stroll through both strange and familiar places.

Sakhalin Region — the only island region in Russia — has a lot of interesting things to offer tourists. Thanks to its favourable geographical location and good transport accessibility, Sakhalin grew and developed faster than neighbouring regions. Today it boasts not only historical and natural monuments and ethnographic heritage but also modern, world-class tourist infrastructure. The book ’Sakhalin: A Modern Guidebook’ (available in Russian and English) presents travellers with unique possibilities for fishing and hunting, sea cruises, hiking, and gastronomy. The book offers detailed, insightful information about the ancient culture of the Ainu civilisation and the other indigenous peoples of the region, as well as about monuments dating to the development of the islands by Russian settlers, its Japanese heritage and Chekhov’s travels, military memorials, numerous lakes, volcanoes, and diverse flora and fauna. The Kuril Islands are particularly noteworthy, with each of them being a point of interest in their own right. The region is home to ’Mountain Air’, the largest alpine skiing complex in the Far Eastern Federal District. The world-class facility attracts tourists from all over the Asia-Pacific region. There are plenty of good hotels and restaurants, and transport accessibility is excellent. All of this strongly points to the future growth of Sakhalin’s attractiveness as a tourist destination.

Trans-Baikal Territory is one of Russia’s most interesting and astonishing regions. The immense steppes east of Lake Baikal were settled 30,000 years ago. Transbaikal Territory has witnessed the rise and fall of many civilisations, including Genghis Khan’s Mongol empire — the largest empire in history. The great conqueror was born not far from Chita, in the Onon River valley. These lands were later explored by Russian Cossacks, who founded the first large settlements and forts. Trans-Baikal Territory is also home to the Buryats, its native inhabitants. Agin-Buryat district was previously a separate federal subject of the Russian Federation. The nature of the Trans-Baikal Territory is amazing, with endless grasslands and intermittent lakes in the south and glaciated mountain peaks and wild whitewater rivers in the north. The western part of the region is covered by pristine taiga forests, which are home to perennial Siberian pines and rare wild animals. Alkhanay Mountain deserves a separate mention. This sacred site for Buddhists it is a true temple complex created by nature itself. Pilgrims from all over the world come here in search of inner harmony.

The Arctic. Modern Guidebook contains detailed information on tourist opportunities in the Arctic Russia — the most interesting routes and objects. Detailed information about the climatic, geographic and ethnographic features of the region, transport infrastructure are provided. The guidebook is supplied with plans-schemes of large settlements in the Arctic regions of Russia, illustrated with photographs of popular attractions and infographics. The new travel guide from PressPass covers all regions of the Arctic Russia. The book presents natural and historical sights, routes, provides information about the history of the region, culture and traditions of the indigenous people of the North.

Chukotka is the most remote, most frosty and most hard-to-reach region of Russia. Huge expanses covered with a blindingly white snow maintain their pristine beauty all year round, waiting for those brave enough to overcome any adversity and journey to the edge of the earth. The reward? Bright, unforgettable memories and impressions to last a lifetime. Chukotka is home to unique archeological discoveries that tell of a rich indigenous culture. The rarest species of animals and birds roam the land, and the subsoil is rich with mineral reserves. Those who travel to Chukotka should be ready to dive into a most extraordinary yet absolutely wonderful world. The journey of a lifetime is waiting for you! The guide is available in Russian and in English.

A selection of the city’s most iconic monuments, landmarks, and architectural wonders unfold in seven pop-ups contained in a charming pint-sized package making it an easy impulse purchase. Easy to tuck in a bag or a pocket, this book is truly the perfect keepsake for tourists as well as the ideal gift for anyone who wants to share their love of the world’s favorite city — Paris. Each spread delivers an iconic building or monument accompanied by a two page spread of text provifing the historical background and cultural significance of the structure depicted by the pop-up. The package is designed with a retro feel like travel guides from the past lending it a nostalgic charm. This elegant, charming little book is the ideal gift or souvenir for anyone who wishes a keepsake of a visit to Paris. Represented as pop-ups are the most beautiful classic architectural sites of Paris: Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Hotel des Invalides, the Louvre, Notre Dame, Place des Vosges, Centre Pompidou, and Sacre-coeur... Artist Dominique Ehrhard has conceived a one of a kind work that will delight all ages.

A selection of London’s most iconic monuments, landmarks, and architectural wonders unfold in seven pop-ups contained in a charming pint-sized package making it an easy impulse purchase. Easy to tuck in a bag or a pocket, this book is truly the perfect souvenir or gift for tourists as well as anyone who wants to share their love of London. Each spread delivers an iconic building or monument accompanied by a two page spread of text provifing the historical background and cultural significance of the structure depicted by the pop-up. The package is designed with a retro feel featuring vintage style street maps as backgrounds for the pop-ups and other graphic elements that make this an elegant, charming gift or souvenir. Represented as pop-ups are a range of traditional and contemporary London iconic sites known the world over and which nearly every visitor to the British capital wants to experience: Buckingham Palace, Westminster, the London Eye, Tate Modern, St. Paul’s Cathedral, The Shard, and the Tower Bridge. Artist Dominique Ehrhard has conceived a one of a kind work that will delight all ages.

The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this fascinating and cultural city. The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this fascinating and cultural city. Explore imperial palaces, visit unique museums and stunning churches or stroll across the city’s bridges: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of St Petersburg with this indispensable travel guide. Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide St Petersburg: — Over 20 colour maps, plus a pull-out map of the city and transport map, help you navigate with ease — Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need — Comprehensive tours and itineraries of St Petersburg, designed for every interest and budget — Illustrations and floorplans show the inside of St Isaac’s Cathedral, the Hermitage, the Russian Museum, the Winter Palace and more — Colour photographs of St Petersburg’s palaces, bazaars, ornate architecture, churches and many more — Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about Russia’s political history, annual festivals, beliefs and traditions — Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Vasilevskiy Island, Petrogradskaya, Palace Embankment, Gostinyy Dvor, Sennaya Ploshchad and further afield — Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus visa and health information, and a useful phrasebook DK Eyewitness Travel Guide St Petersburg is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to Russia’s cultural capital. «No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one» — The Independent Want to explore more of Russia? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Russia. About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK’s highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your holiday. DK is the world’s leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

How does a sushi bar explain a Japanese poem? Why do Japanese couples plan matching outfits for their honeymoon? Why are so many things in Japan the opposite of what we expect? After thirty-two years in Japan, Pico Iyer knows the country as few others can. In A Beginner’s Guide to Japan, he dashes from baseball games to love-hotels and from shopping malls to zen temple gardens to find fresh ways of illuminating his adopted home. Playful and surreptitiously profound, this is a guidebook to a Japan few have ever seen before.

В эпоху стремительного роста населения, глобальной урбанизации и усиливающегося давления на окружающую среду мегаполисы, расположенные вдоль восточного побережья Китая становятся центрами внимания архитекторов и урбанистов. Трансформация этих мега-городов поражает своими масштабами, хотя в каждом из них развитие городской структуры, транспортных узлов, бывших колонизированных территорий идет по своему особому пути. Старые районы на глазах сменяются небоскребами, бум развития городов привлекает в Китай самых известных мировых архитекторов, которые формируют их современный образ. Этот путеводитель представляет читателям лучшие реализованные архитектурные проекты разных периодов, сопровождая их точными описаниями, историческими планами и качественными фотографиями. На сегодняшний день — это наиболее полный путеводитель по современной архитектуре Поднебесной.

A flamingo garden, slow food markets, a secret bar, traditional trattorias, hidden masterpieces of Italian design... Get lost in the ice-cool northern city. LOST iN Milan is? 68 technicolour pages filled with tips on: Eating Drinking Shopping Partying Outdoor activities & wellness — Includes 5 long-form interviews with celebrated locals on their relationship with Milan and their absolute favourite spots in town — A selection of the hottest places to visit in two of the city’s most charismatic neighbourhoods — A selection of our top picks for the entire city — An in-depth story on the city’s rich design heritage — A surreally quotidian photo showcase — An original piece of fiction — Shopping guide — Recommended books, films & music to get you in the Milan state of mind