AfTeR – The African Text: Representing Africa in Imperial Russia (1850-1917)
The author begins his report by claiming that a significant event has recently occurred, i.e., the establishment of the Congo Free State in Africa. He then provides a brief overview of the history of geographical discoveries and explorations within the Congo Basin, […]
Shokal’skii, Iu.M.: The Congo Free State Read Post »
In this book, Pashkova shares her perspective on French and British colonialism in various Eastern regions, drawing on her travel experiences. Overall, she seems to sympathise with the French, despite acknowledging their shortcomings as colonisers, while remaining critical of the British, despite the effectiveness of their colonial approach. As well as offering insights into European colonialism, Pashkova also focuses on exotic environments
Pashkova, L.A.: French and English Colonies in the Far and Middle East Read Post »
The Final Act of the Berlin African Conference, held on February 14, 1885, signed by the representatives of major world powers, including the emperors of Russia, Germany, Austria, and the Ottoman Empire, the kings of Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Italy […]
Anon. – Final Act of the Berlin “African” Conference signed on 14/26 February 1885 Read Post »
In the opening section of the article, the author reflects on the Sahara Desert and its inhabitants, the Tuareg people, exploring the relationship between them and the harsh desert environment. Beginning with a Tuareg legend conveying the message that the Sahara was specifically created for the Tuareg, the author introduces a different perspective, asserting that the Tuaregs were, in fact, created for the Sahara, without which it would be uninhabited […]
Eliseev, A.V.: In the Country of the Tuareg People Read Post »
Upon the commission of the Orthodox Palestine Society, the author asserts undertaking a second expedition to the East to explore the Russian pilgrimage in the Holy Land. Starting from Palestine, the route extended through Greece, Italy, Sicily, and Malta, ultimately landing in Tripoli with the objective of visiting the Northern Sahara and the city of Gadames […]
The textbook, at its eleventh edition (reprinted without alterations), is divided into four parts, each devoted to the description of Africa, Australia, America, and Asia, respectively. These sections are preceded by an author’s foreword, where he states that the purpose of the textbook is to incorporate the latest research in Geography and Ethnography into Russian educational literature […]
Turchakovskii, K.I.: Textbook of General Geography Read Post »
The article was published in the fifth issue of “Izvestiia Russkogo Geograficheskogo obshchestva”, 1882 (p. 360-391). It reports the author’s journey to several major Egyptian cities, including Alexandria and Cairo, and his trip to the Sinai Peninsula, before continuing to Palestine […]
Eliseev, A.V.: A Trip to Egypt, Stony Arabia, and Palestine Read Post »
The author claims in the preface that the purpose of this book is not to entertain readers with her travel adventures, but to provide valuable information for individuals who are unwell and intend to move to Algeria for the winter. This information includes data about the climate in Algiers, as well as advice for those considering Algiers as a winter destination […]
L-va, I.N.: Algeria as a Winter Station. Notes for the Sick Read Post »
Ispaniia. Alzhir. Tunis is a Russian translation of the book Espagne, Algérie et Tunisie published in Paris in 1880 and devoted to Petr Chikhachev’s scientific expedition to North Africa (1877-1878). It contains letters sent by Chikhachev to the French scientist Michel Chevalier […]
Chikhachev, P.A.: Spain, Algeria, Tunisia Read Post »
The book is divided into two chapters, Alexandria and Cairo. Smyshliaev provides geographical and historical details, while at the same time sharing his experiences and describing the local society. He thoroughly characterises the natives, describing their clothes and way of life, and underlines how Europeans live in the country, recalling his interactions with them […]
Smyshliaev, D.D.: On the Way to the Sinai Read Post »