The Kirov Railway: A shot of steel through northwest Russia
When most people think of Russian railroads, they think of the Trans-Siberian Railway. The world’s longest railroad extends east and west…
What does Trudeau's victory mean for the Canadian Arctic?
Yesterday, Liberal Member of Parliament Justin Trudeau swept to victory, ousting Conservative leader Stephen Harper after nine years in office.…
New class of polar explorers arises as Arctic cruise industry expands
In August, just as the short polar cruising season was winding down to a close, I sat down in a canteen at Moscow State University with Tatiana Posepelova, a business student and lover…Continue Reading →