Exploring the Soviet Republics with Bob

09/06/2020 1h 14min Episodio 17

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Episode Synopsis

(1) What started your fascination with the former Soviet republics and how has it grown over the years? (2) Since you’ve been to all of them, which one was your favorite, and do you have a least favorite? (3) Is there a country, area or city that most people haven’t heard of that just blew you away? (4) What about the cuisines in all of these places, did you find a hidden gem or any strange tastes? (5) Would you say the cultures of these places are vastly different or have some similarities? (6) Do you think learning about the history of these places is more interesting than visiting them? (7) Which of these countries has a unique history, period or moment that surprised you? (8) How did being part of one country for 70 years affect these places, and was it positive or negative for most? (9) Have these countries handled the last 30 years in similar or different ways and do they miss the Soviet period? (10) What’s the next aspect of your exploration into the culture and geography of this area of the world?