Trans-Siberian Railway

There are few journeys on Earth as epic, as romanticized, and as *long* as the **Trans-Siberian Railway**. Stretching **5,772 miles** from Moscow to Vladivostok, it is the longest continuous railway line in the world—a steel ribbon stitching together forests, steppes, and the occasional bewildered moose.  

For over a century, this route has been the stuff of legend: a passage for exiles, adventurers, and travelers who thought, *”You know what sounds fun? A week on a train.”* If you’ve ever considered riding the rails across Russia (or just want to daydream about it from the comfort of your couch), here’s everything you need to know—from its turbulent history to how to avoid going stir-crazy in a tiny compartment.  

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