Project Gutenberg 2010-07-31 Public domain in the USA. 413 Bury, Herbert, Bp. 1853 1933 Bury, Right Rev. Herbert 15020427 Russian Life To-day Produced by Brownfox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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.) Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Russia -- Social life and customs DK Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - European Category: History - Religious 433004 2025-10-13T12:13:44.455874 text/html 434142 2010-07-31T14:15:58 text/html 2602203 2025-10-13T12:13:56.298822 application/epub+zip 2606898 2025-10-13T12:13:48.558906 application/epub+zip 240504 2025-10-13T12:13:45.411900 application/epub+zip 3744659 2025-10-13T12:14:00.883886 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3696051 2025-10-13T12:13:53.552851 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 363429 2022-09-15T09:08:29.254369 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 369218 2025-10-13T12:13:43.596930 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 369067 2010-07-31T14:15:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 369058 2010-07-31T14:15:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20186 2025-10-13T12:14:01.027805 application/rdf+xml 13902 2025-10-13T12:13:45.935877 image/jpeg 3578 2025-10-13T12:13:45.670884 image/jpeg 140458 2010-07-31T14:16:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 2510541 2010-07-31T14:16:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 140413 2010-07-31T14:16:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 2578074 2025-10-13T12:13:44.574887 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog