"There are very few [Russian] people who have stood on the beach in Alaska," he said. "Seemingly you can stretch out your hand and touch Mother Russia."
The quote is from a story suggesting an underground rail connection between Alaska and Russia. I'm not sure I would trust an official who uses the words beach and Alaska in the same breath.
Talk of a bridge or tunnel there has been around for many decades...but perhaps now--- with the world economy in tatters----might not the best time to dust off the plans??
[Thanks to Jay finder of stories, for, er, finding this story!]
Fascinating story! I have long wished to be able to ride on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Maybe there is hope for the journey.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't want to be on that railway in the winter, Charles.
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