Cybergeo (Mar 2015)

Voyage (à vélo) au pays de Poutine

  • Bruno Koper

Abstract

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Putin’s Russia is under the spotlight. In order to better grasp the country, what better way than a bike ride. While biking along in direct contact with men, nature and culture, you can listen, see and feel the atmosphere of country you are visited. Certainly, St. Petersburg is not Russia, but without the tricentennial city of Peter the Great, there would be no Russia of today. The treasures of the churches, the masterpieces of the museums, the golds monasteries and the monumental palaces help understand the mentality and the Russian soul. Cycling in Russia? Why not? An definitely an opportunity not to be missed! Happy reading and good trip!