Книги автора Marc Bennetts
Жанр: Random House Inc.
Год: 2008
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The birthplace of Tolstoy, Lenin and Lev Yashin, notorious for corruption and political intrigues, modern Russia remains an enigma, seeking to throw off its past and realize its true potential. As the country reinvents itself in the post-Soviet era, isolated by language and culture, politics and geography, an absorbing insight into this most extraordinary of nations can be found in the dramatic story of the decline and rise of Russia's football. In «Football Dynamo», Marc Bennetts embarks on a quest to find the football managers, oligarchs, players, pundits and fans that define the Russian Premier league, the fastest-growing and most extreme football league in the world. Unwittingly uncovering shocking revelations about racism and hooliganism, but also the true beauty of the game and the nation, Bennetts skilfully decodes the chaos of modern Russia as reflected in its football.
Жанр: Virgin Publishing
Год: 2009
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In 1991, the collapse of the USSR seemed to signal the death of the Russian football industry, as the money, the players and the fans left. But now the oligarchs who profited from the post-Soviet turmoil are supporting the nation's football clubs and their dreams of glory, resulting in unprecedented success. Along this journey into the heart of Russian football, Marc Bennetts meets the managers, oligarchs, players, pundits and fans that define the Russian Premier league, now the fastest-growing and most intriguing football league in the world. From Andrei Arshavin and the national team's adventures at Euro 2008 to the symbolism of a club from war-torn Chechnya lifting the Russian FA Cup, «Football Dynamo» uncovers shocking revelations about corruption, hooliganism and racism, but also the true beauty of the game and the country.
Жанр: Dorling Kindersley
Год: 2010
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DK Eyewitness Top 10 St Petersburg will lead you straight to the best attractions that this cultural hotspot has to offer. Whether you are looking to experience Russian ballet or opera at the world famous Mariinskiy Theatre, sample delicious St Petersburg borscht, or marvel at the plentiful soviet landmarks, this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists — from the Top 10 unmissable museum and galleries, Top 10 souvenirs, Top 10 waterways and bridges and, to save you time and money, there is even a list of budget tips and the Top 10 things to avoid. DK Eyewitness Top 10 St Petersburg is packed with colour illustrations, providing the insider knowledge that every visitor needs on a trip to this beautiful city. You can explore every corner effortlessly using the FREE pull-out map, plus many smaller maps included within the guide. It is your guide to the Top 10 best of everything in St Petersburg.
