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In the early seventeenth century, the steppes of Russia were almost entirely unknown to western Europeans.  Forests were thicker than they are now, roads were fewer and more difficult to navigate, and Travel required much more money and resources than it does now.  One had to be sponsored by a wealthy patron, or be an … Continue reading Adam Olearius: Amazing Travels And Explorations In Russia And Persia

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