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5000 km into the Sea on an old Trough
Contributor(s): Shelagin, Alexei (Author)

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ISBN: 1974031985     ISBN-13: 9781974031986
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
OUR PRICE: $28.29  

Binding Type: Paperback
Language: Russian
Published: August 2017
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BISAC Categories:
- Travel | Russia
Physical Information: 0.41" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" L (0.57 lbs) 158 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Russia
Features: Maps
 
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Publisher Description:
An extraordinary 5000 kilometers journey of two seafarers from St. Petersburg to Kerch, accomplished on an old and recently improved fishing netlifter -"SSP 82". The 59 day journey, recounted through the notes found in the ship's log, slowly flowed into a detailed description of an unimaginably unique, and sometimes dangerous adventure. The adventure that eventually ended successfully at its final destination - Kerch. This seemingly simple goal was an accomplished after a series of storms breakages and malfunctions that made the 2 month journey become a test of a lifetime for all that were aboard. The author's adoration and interest in historical monuments and places of cultural significance fills the story with a special spirit, capturing the reader's imagination and letting them relive the amazing narrative as if alongside the original travelers. Inside you will find photos of wonderful temples, magnificent landscapes and breathtaking sites encountered along the voyage of SSP82, as well as maps of the passed route and km marks that complement the story with contextual information, letting the reader observe the story in a unique, enrapturing way.
 
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