Category: Traveler

The Unyielding Spirit Of Boris Zhitkov: A Biographical Portrait

Boris Zhitkov.  Biography: When it comes to writers with character - those who have seen the world and experienced a lot first-hand, they usually remember foreign...

Vasili Poyarkov: The Russian Explorer Who Mapped Siberia

Biography: Vasili Poyarkov is a Russian explorer of the 17th century, the discoverer of Siberia and, in particular, the Amur lands. He went down in...

The Forgotten Navigator: Uncovering Dezhnev’s Legacy

Biography: Semyon Dezhnev is an explorer who became famous for his exploration of Siberia. His travel notes became a source of knowledge for both his...

The Unyielding Navigator: Ferdinand Magellan’s Quest

Biography: Fernand Magellan fulfilled the dream of Christopher Columbus and became the first to go on a round-the-world voyage. The navigator made a geographical discovery:...

Amerigo Vespucci: The Traveler Who Named America

Amerigo Vespucci Biography: This navigator did not become famous for his round-the-world voyage, like the Portuguese Ferdinand Magellan. For a long time, Amerigo Vespucci was...

Marco Polo: The Biography Of An Accidental Ambassador Of Cultural Exchange

Marco Polo: Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant, a famous traveler, writer, and the author of the famous "Book of the Diversity of the World,"...

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