Episode 3
Journalist Vanora Bennett delights in sharing compartments with complete strangers as she explores the idiosyncrasies of travelling by train in Russia.
Five writers, each intimately connected with Russia, examine some of the passions that led them to embark upon a life-long relationship with the nation. Journalist Vanora Bennett delights in sharing compartments with complete strangers as she explores the idiosyncrasies of travelling by train in Russia.
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