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This is a narrative of three whitewater kayaking and mountain trekking trips to Siberia and Central Asia. In 1993, not long after the Iron Curtain rose, the author went to Russia and the countries of the former Soviet Central Asia on a white water kayaking expedition. The exciting white water and the stark beauty of these countries captivated him and their vivid, turbulent, and often tragic history intrigued him. That history continued to evolve while he was there, as people struggled to adapt to new regimes. In 1997, he returned to Kirghizia and Kazakhstan on a similar trip and in 2,000 he went to Tuva, a semi-autonomous republic in southern Siberia.The narrative of the physical adventure is interwoven with an account of the author’s exploration of Russian and Central Asian history and culture. Unwrapping the enigma of Russia leads to both conflict and joy as the Australian adventurers engage with the different approaches and attitudes of their Russian comrades.
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- Title: Paddling Through an Enigma: Whitewater and Mountain Journeys in Siberia and Middle Asia
- Author : Trevor Robertson
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- Genre: Books,Sports & Outdoors,Water Sports
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