long read, interesting journey. The author wonders aloud several times about the contents of the huge piles of passenger boxes constantly blocking the train co

long read, interesting journey. The author wonders aloud several times about the contents of the huge piles of passenger boxes constantly blocking the train corridors. Most coming from russia I'd love to peek in ! Fascinating that they really had the freedom to go about in the middle of nowhere once they reached the 1st station in NK from a seldomly-used point of entry. Bold move!