En Asie centrale : De Moscou en Bactriane

A determined pair of scientific missionaries set out from Moscow and spent nineteen months tracing a sweeping route through the Volga, the endless Siberian steppes, the oases of Turkestan and onward to the deserts of Bactria. Their notebook blends vivid travel scenes—snow‑capped peaks, wind‑blown plains, bustling river towns—with careful observations of the people they meet, from nomadic herders to settled valley farmers. The narrative moves briskly, guiding the listener from the bustling streets of the Russian capital to the remote caravan routes along the Jaxartes.

Beyond the geography, the authors weave in the natural treasures they collected for their museum, offering snapshots of local customs, clothing, and governance. Their reflections capture the contrast between the harsh, thirsty soil and the resilience of the communities that inhabit it. Listeners will feel the rhythm of the road and gain a textured picture of a region where history, landscape, and culture intersect.