Product Description: Vladimir Putin’s return to the Russian presidency amid mass protests in 2012 ushered in a ruthless crackdown on dissent. ‘They ruined my big day, now I’m going to ruin their lives,’ Putin was alleged to have threatened after demonstrators clashed with police on the eve of his inauguration for a controversial third term...read more

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 St. Petersburg will lead you straight to the very best this city has to offer. The guide is divided by area with restaurant reviews for each, as well as recommendations for hotels, bars, and places to shop. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists, from the Top 10 sights in St. Petersburg to the Top 10 museums, events and festivals, and much more. There's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid. Drawing on the same standards of accuracy as the acclaimed DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 St. Petersburg uses colorful photography and maps to create a reliable and useful pocket-sized travel guide that includes a pull-out map. You'll find the insider knowledge you need to explore every corner of the city with DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 St. Petersburg and its pull-out map.

Product Description: As 2011 came to a close, in what was a watershed moment, 100,000 took to Moscow’s freezing streets to protest the election victory of United Russia – Vladimir Putin’s party – amid widespread allegations of corruption and vote-rigging...read more