The Longest Train Journey in the World Author: [Russia] Alexandra Litvina / [Russia] Illustrated by Anya Desnitskaya Publisher: CITIC Press

Introduction
The Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest railway in the world, running from Moscow to Vladivostok (Vladivostok). It is like a line, stringing together the scattered towns along the way like pearls.
Young readers can follow the travelers in the book and watch the train cross the Volga River, pass the Ural Mountains, pass Lake Baikal, and rush across the great plains over a period of 6 days... In addition to world-famous places, this book also shows readers the lives of people in some small stations.
Children can see the history of the stops, information on the architecture, attractions, climate, food, etc., as well as some suggestions on what you should try and what souvenirs you should buy. There are also some tips on how to organize your life on the train and stories about the stops.
Editor's Recommendation:
★Shortlisted for the 2022 German Youth Literature Award.
★9,288 kilometers, 146 hours and 22 minutes, 146 stations, 38 towns and villages, 76 locals...Rich content, immersive.
★The award-winning writer and the award-winning illustrator have joined forces to create exquisite picture books that are rich in humanistic connotations and visual beauty, presenting the true Russian style.
★Learn about the longest railway in the world, introduce the scenes along the way to your children according to the real itinerary, and give your children an immersive and magical experience.
★Unveil the real Russia and see the vastness and cold beauty of Siberia. Children can experience different exotic cultures and understand a more real world in this book.
★Highly recommended by Zhang Jun, former war correspondent in Russia, Qin Nan, founder/CEO of Pineapple Circle, and Brother Pengpeng, founder of Museum in the Ear.
About the Author
Alexandra Litvina is a Russian children's writer who graduated from Moscow State University and the Gorky Institute of World Literature in Moscow. Her works have been shortlisted for many awards, including the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.
Anya Desnitskaya, her work was selected for the 2019 Bologna Children's Book Fair and the Golden Apple Award at the Bratislava Illustration Biennale.
Guo Xiaoshi holds a master's degree in Russian from Beijing International Studies University and a doctorate in religious studies jointly funded by the School of Philosophy of Beijing Normal University and the Department of Philosophy of Moscow State University. She has participated in the translation of many books.