The Trans-Siberian Railway is the most overrated train ride in Russia (and perhaps the world), which for some reason all foreigners dream of doing. Here are six reasons that will crack this dream like a boiled egg dropped on the floor of your train compartment. Reason 1: 6 days and 22 hours on the train If you decide to make the entire Moscow-Vladivostok journey in one sitting (quite literally), then get ready for the fact that in the space of seven days (probably sooner) all the romance of idyllic platforms and the clickety-clack of wheels on the track will evaporate. The train does make stops, of course, but mostly for 2-3 minutes. Really long stops, where you can go for a stroll without worrying the train will leave without you, are few and (very) far between: about an hour in Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, and Khabarovsk, and 30 minutes in Irkutsk, Ulan-Ude, and Chita. There’s no time to see any of these cities, only to stretch your legs a bit. So get ready for some serious sedentary “activity.” The mobile network (forget Wi-Fi) won’t be available everywhere, so stock up on books and crossword puzzles. Alexandr Kryazhev/Sputnik Passengers who want to stop… Read full this story
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