02257cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000350012624500240016126400510018530000470023633600260028333700260030933800360033550000310037150800930040252013340049553400450182965300380187485600430191233303UtSlPG20260610133747.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a15020427  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDK1 aBury, Herbert, Bp.,d1853-193310aRussian Life To-day 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-07-31  aProduced by Brownfox and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Russian Life To-day" by Bp. Herbert Bury is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work aims to depict the contemporary facets of Russian life from the perspective of an observer intimately acquainted with both the cultural and the religious aspects of the nation. Bury’s position as an Anglican bishop operating in Russia grants him unique insights, as he juxtaposes the spiritual life of the Russian Orthodox Church with a socio-political overview of the country during a time of significant historical change.  The opening of the book establishes Bury's intent to share his personal observations and impressions of Russia, emphasizing the vastness of the land and the warmth of its people. He reflects on his initial apprehension at entering the country, only to find a surprising friendly atmosphere filled with kindness. Through vivid descriptions, Bury captures the essence of traveling through Russia, detailing the comfort of train journeys, the politeness of the populace, and the impressive natural landscapes he encounters. He aims to bridge the gap between the English-speaking world and the rich culture of Russia, suggesting that despite misconceptions held by many, the reality of Russian life is complex, inviting, and brimming with potential. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRussia -- Social life and customs40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33303