Samovar

Long Train Running

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November 28th 2010
I know I have fallen terribly behind in this blog. I'll blame it not only on the lack of internet on the train, but also on the lack of time and sleep I had once I rolled into Mongolia. I did type out much of the following as I rode on the train, I just haven't had the time to put it all together until now! When I last left off, I was on the platform in Yaraslavsky Station in Moscow... While wa ... read more

Asia » Mongolia » Ulaanbaatar

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The Mongols gained fame in the 13th century when under Chinggis KHAN they conquered a huge Eurasian empire. After his death the empire was divided into several powerful Mongol states, but these broke apart in the 14th century. The Mongols eventually ... ... read more