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the ways of the West .
English was often the most overheard language in many of the western cities of Russia . Moscow and Saint Petersburgh both favourites as Western visitors consumed the history and beauty of these cities . Today , finding a western accent amongst the streets of such cities is about as rare as discovering a Fabergé egg amongst the items of the back-alley thrift store .
That doesn ’ t mean that tourism has completely ended , many still visit from nations such as Malaysia , Iran as well as South American locations . English speakers are now considered a novelty and yet when the Russian people come across such an accent they react in a way that we may be led to believe is inaccurate .
“ I was surprised at how friendly the people of the Russian cities were ,” explained Brad Middleton , an Australian rider who recently rode the famed Trans- Siberian Highway . “ I never felt animosity , everyone was keen to hear my opinions .”
Brad is one of many travellers who has experienced the gracious curiosity of a Russian people keen to understand how they are being seen outside of their nation , not at a broad political view , something more granular at a community level .
“ Many people want to know what we are being told about broader Russia ,” Brad continued . “ What our media
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