For those interested, I have toured a bit in Russia traveling from Moscow to Obninsk, back to Moscow and down to Rostov Oblast, all by train and met many very friendly and hospitable Russian citizens. They are always very welcome and friendly. Be warned though, you will often be invited to the homes of strangers to sit and eat with them and be peppered with many questions about your home country while enjoying their home cooked meals. They love a good joke so have some ready. If you're not sure of your Russian you can purchase an electronic translator to help you out. Russians love seeing how those things work and will gladly converse with you just to see how it's used.
breaking is a kinda strong here...
really the only thing i see it as is stimulus to local businesses. a lot of countries rely on it
he spoke of modernizing/upgrading hotels and the like in his latest speech for the tourists.
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2018/04/26/get-a-jump-on-summer-how-to-rent-a-dacha-a61273
Yes, that could be improved. Russia didn't really seem to be focused on tourism when I was there. In a way, that made the experience seem more genuine. I visited a friend who was staying in a cheap Moscow hotel that had seen better days. To me, the building itself looked like it used to be for very wealthy people but when I went to the faucet to wash my hands rusty water came out. So, my impression that hardly any people were using it was quite correct. Only way you get rust colored tap water is if the lines have been stagnant for a long period. It did seem to clear up after a bit. Another thing I noticed was in old official buildings in Southern Russia the walls were mostly painted white. You need to avoid brushing up against them because the white paint sheds a chalk like residue on your clothes.
The train I rode south on was old but well maintained. The pace is slow but it was interesting watching the scenery going by.
i would very much be interested in hearing some of your tales of your time in russia. just any old thing that comes to mind.
Keyboard not working. I try. Theatre director put on play in my honor when met in street. Had joke on USA worship of almighty dollar included at ending, sort of jibe at my expense. Russian humor! I honored lead actor with rose as customer. Well played. Oh, Russian girl friend secretly fed me rat. Told me truth year later. I thought it was stale chicken.
Rostov zoo was sad place. Poor animals.
I bet he is offering them a path way to citizenship as well /s. All the same shit is happening to Russians as well. It is UN lead and globalised.
any advice on moving? i want a future for my son away from blacks
Visit first. Find small city you like. Saw one black in Rostov.
That's good news! In short supply these days.
I hope he's not Russian into things too fast....
I've been to a lot of Asia but I always wanted to go to Russia, this is awesome news. I wanted to do Moscow and St Petersburg for the history, but is there anything else you would absolutely recommend? I don't want to rush over there because there's probably still a lot of shitty rules with wuhan flu but I had planned on flying into Moscow, hanging there, then taking the train to St Petersburg. Also it's great to hear that it is friendly, sounds like a real genuine place to travel to.
Get Russian friend for guide. I didn't go to st Petersburg. I stayed in Shakhty. Show passport to any police if you are questioned. You are not there concern. Russian security is your federal shield. Local police will basically take a hands off approach. Russians are basically law abiding. Do avoid gangster types. Don't accept rides from random overly friendly people especially if they smile. Smiling to strangers out of custom for Russians until they get to know you. Russians are witty, polite brutally honest and love a practical joke on people they like and make friends with. BTW, my keyboard is not working.
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