If your plane goes down, you might wait many days for rescue, so it's best to be prepared. The lack of overnight facilities at many small airports also means pilots and crews should be equipped to camp at the airport or wait out the weather with their planes, if necessary. General Planning Prepare as thoroughly as possible for flights to Russia. Always have several backup plans. To Americans, Russian society appears to consist of countless individuals each controlling their own little fiefdoms.
Patience can be a tremendous virtue when dealing with problems.
Give the local officials time to resolve situations among themselves before reacting to sudden demands. Go with the flow and go slowly whenever possible. Conditions in small towns are often primitive, at best, especially when compared to what we're used to in the U.S. Water should be treated in remote areas, including many cities, and it's a good idea to bring your own supply of toilet paper. The Russian people are generally reserved, yet warm and friendly once you initiate contact. They seem very happy to meet and talk with Americans.