Vladimir Afanasievich Obruchev is an outstanding Russian geologist, mining engineer and writer, whose name has become synonymous with bold discoveries in the field of exploration of Siberia and the Far East.In the book "From Kyakhta to Kuldzha: A Journey to Central Asia and China. My travels in Siberia" includes two works-stories about the outstanding expeditions of the end of the nineteenth century. In them, Obruchev masterfully combines scientific research with a living language. Being an experienced traveler and ethnographer, he studied many mountain ranges and highlands of Central Asia, cultural traditions and other social aspects of the region. Obruchev actively participated in the development of the Transcaspian and Trans-Siberian Railways, which provided him with a unique opportunity to explore previously inaccessible territories. His research on a variety of natural phenomena, including complex glaciation processes, has played a key role in understanding the climate and geology of Central Asia and Siberia. Read more…