Serafim - 

I expected that you were a Russian but not sure.

I'm a great respecter of the Russian people and their fascinating history and deep culture.

They have suffered under bad leadership for most of their history and they still persevere.

Is there a tougher nation than the Russian people?

Note that in my comments I do my best to restrict my criticisms to the Russian "leadership" and never the Russian people. 

The first victims of the Putin regime are the Russian people. They deserve much better and someday will achieve it.

Udachi narodu Rossii!

Удачи народу России

PS. My bucket list has The Hermitage at the very top!

Have to see Москва also.

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