This volume contains geographical, historical, ethnographic and economic information about the Ural Territory unique in volume and clarity. “The picturesque Russia – our fatherland in its land, historical, tribal, economic and domestic significance” edited by P.P. Semenov, vice -chairman of the imperial Russian geographical society, senator, subsequently a member of the State Council, was ahead of her time. And to this day (and more than 120 years have passed since the release of the first book of “Picturesque Russia”) there is no more complete and voluminous labor dedicated to the description of the Russian Empire and the peoples that inhabit it. The best scientific and literary forces were invited to participate in this publication, and the original, specially written essays for this publication appeared on the pages of “Picturesque Russia”. Along with the large “stars” of Russian literature, among the closest employees of “Picturesque Russia”, many specialists appeared who did not glorify their name in literature, but already having time …
Editor
Manevich I.
Publisher
White City, 2007
Genre
Geography and Earth science, cultural studies. Art history
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