Tag: Russia

At the Crossroads

Georgia Comes Out From Behind the Curtain

Laurent Vernhes, Tablet’s co-founder and CEO, recently visited the former Soviet republic of Georgia, where he discovered unique wines, incredible mountains, and a country finally getting the attention that it deserves.

Moscow Train Trips

The Party Line

Beijing to Moscow on the Trans-Siberian Railroad

In 1991, Tablet co-founder Laurent Vernhes rode the Trans-Siberian railway from Beijing to Moscow, ending up inside the Kremlin at a pivotal moment in history. Here’s how it went down, in his words.