Lev Berg – The History of Great Russian Geographical Discoveries. A gift book in a leather binding

Lev Berg – The History of Great Russian Geographical Discoveries. A gift book in a leather binding.

“The History of Great Russian Geographical Discoveries” is a large‑scale popular‑science study that reveals the enormous contribution of Russian explorers to world science. The author consistently and chronologically recreates the picture of the exploration of colossal territories from pre‑Petrine Russia to the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on key land and sea expeditions, including the legendary voyages of Vitus Bering and Alexei Chirikov, as well as the circumnavigations of Ivan Kruzenshtern and Yuri Lisyansky. Berg pays particular attention to polar research, the discovery of Antarctica by Bellingshausen and Lazarev, and the exploration of Central Asia by Nikolai Przhevalsky. In addition to describing the journeys themselves, the book provides a thorough analysis of the development of Russian theoretical geography and cartography, mentioning the contributions of Mikhail Lomonosov, Vladimir Vernadsky, and Vasily Dokuchaev.
The scholar meticulously relies on primary sources: archival documents, old maps, and the personal diaries of the navigators and explorers themselves. Written in a lively, accessible, and engaging style, this work clearly demonstrates how Russia’s key geographical achievements were forged.
The book remains to this day one of the main authoritative sources on the history of Russian science for students, scholars, and all lovers of long journeys.

The price of the book is 20,000₽

The price of the book in a gift box made of genuine leather is 27,000₽