In the Sikhote-Alin Mountains

Vladimir Arsenyev recounts an expedition through the Sikhote-Alin Mountains and the forests of the Russian Far East. Mountain passes, river crossings and the search for a safe route reveal the daily work of exploration. Observations of landscape and local communities accompany vivid scenes of camp life. The narrative shows how patience, practical knowledge and cooperation help travellers face unfamiliar terrain, bringing together travel writing and an attentive portrait of the natural world.