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Why do you travel to Russia?

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Why do you travel to Russia? History and sights  27%  [ 10 ] Meeting people  13%  [ 5 ] Meeting people, especially women  22%  [ 8 ] Meeting people, especially men  0%  [ 0 ] Business  2%  [ 1 ] Active leisure (trekking, camping, sports - this kind of stuff...)  0%  [ 0 ] I just like seeing new places  13%  [ 5 ] Have nowhere else to go...  0%  [ 0 ] I dunno...  0%  [ 0 ] Something else (please, specify what specifically)  19%  [ 7 ] Total Votes : 36
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waytorussia Frequent Guest Joined: 17 Mar 2010 Posts: 14	Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2004 4:09 am    Post subject: Why do you travel to Russia? Just want to learn more about you all... I realize there can be many reasons, but please vote for the most important one for you... If you don't find an appropriate answer above, you can post it here as well as any comments you have. Note, that you need to be a registered user to be able to vote (and don't forget to log in)
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Atomcat Lounge Lizard Joined: 30 Jul 2004 Posts: 187	Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2004 4:55 am    Post subject: Visit Last edited by Atomcat on Fri Nov 05, 2004 4:00 am; edited 1 time in total
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Randy Lounge Lizard Joined: 13 Jul 2003 Posts: 115 Location: Texas, USA	Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2004 7:54 pm    Post subject: Originally began visiting Russia to do volunteer work, at the same time I did all the tourist routes. I began meeting many people in business meetings, hospitals, orphanages, churches, and clubs where I was invited, and so on. I have made lasting friends there, who I still keep in contact with. The people I have met are from all walks of life, politicians, law enforcement, musicians, artist, doctor's, attorney's, trades people, and even members of one mafia family. I now have an adopted daughter there with a son in law and grandbaby, as well as my wife's family. I have lived there for more than four and a half years, and still continue to make somewhat regular visits to see my friends, and support my projects there.
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Brent Lounge Lizard Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Posts: 91	Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2004 10:47 pm    Post subject: I have always had an interest in Russian history, language, and culture. I first travelled to Russia in the summer of 2003 to attend events for the Moscow International Film Festival, and celebration of St. Petersburg's 300th anniversary. I found the country to be very unique and interesting, and I wanted to get to know some of the people that live there. On subsequent visits, I have had the opportunity to become acquainted with some wonderful people, who I consider dear friends. I love Russian train journeys, and seeing cities other than Moscow and St. Petersburg. I still have so much more that I want to see. Many people have preconceptions about Russian people, and Russian way of life. I encourage anyone with an interest in Russia to go see this country with an open mind, and have an unforgettable experience.
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cyndy22 Lounge Wizard Joined: 15 Oct 2004 Posts: 1076 Location: massachusetts	Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2004 11:35 pm    Post subject: Why do you travel to Russia? My grandfather was an orpjan from Belarus. We were kindred spirits. In 1998 I adopted a baby boy in Russia. I believe that I have a Russian soul and am drawn to the country and its people.
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Firstmate Frequent Guest Joined: 29 Oct 2004 Posts: 27	Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2004 11:44 pm    Post subject: Interesting question. I am reminded of a line in the movie called the "Russian House" with Sean Connery..." I return to Russia, because I am drawn there." For those who have never been to Russia hard to understand perhaps. For those who have traveled there, and been there often, I think this line says it all
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cook Frequent Guest Joined: 31 Mar 2005 Posts: 59 Location: Michigan, US	Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:51 am    Post subject: something else = education
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Zach10791 Moderator Joined: 19 Mar 2005 Posts: 815	Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2005 6:05 am    Post subject: My coming here has to do with my interest in the people and the history of Russia. I enjoy learning about Soviet history and The Cold War. I also want to learn Russian and meet people who hold my similar interest in Russia and I thought this would be the best place to do so. And I also plan on going to Russia in a few years!
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nirvana84 Just Starting Joined: 03 Apr 2005 Posts: 1 Location: New Jersey, USA	Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2005 2:52 am    Post subject: I havent been to Russia yet, but im planning on going as soon as my boyfriend gets his U.S. Citizenship. He was born in Russia and lived there for the majority of his life, but was forced to move to the US. He recently asked me to go with him to visit, and i cant wait to go, in order to see his culture and where he grew up. Another reason im looking forward to going is to just experiance a different way of life, and the russian laguage is amazing, and im hoping that by being in Russia, I can improve my ability to speak it and learn the laugage better.
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mr-barley Lounge Lizard Joined: 04 Dec 2004 Posts: 159 Location: somewhere in minnesota	Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2005 3:22 am    Post subject: Why do you travel to Russia We have been in Russia twice in the last year. We went because my wife and I adopted a little Russian boy from the Bryansk region. Our second trip we were in Moscow for almost 3 weeks so we got to see a lot of the city. We have a Russian friend who attends college in our town and his mother and aunt camr to Moscow for a week and took us around to some museums and art galleries and other sites. His parents live near Voronezh. Next time we go to Russia we plan on going to see them and stay at there home. It probably won't be for about 10 years since we want to bring Alexander with and we want him to be about 11 years old so he gets something out of the trip. In the mean time I can dream of returning. Who knows, maybe I'll strike it rich and can go sooner and often. We really did enjoy ourselves.
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El-Casey Lounge Lizard Joined: 15 Apr 2005 Posts: 87 Location: Мелбурн, Флорида США	Posted: Mon May 02, 2005 7:46 pm    Post subject: Education here as well. I'm also a huge enthusiast of Soviet history as well as a history buff in general. I can't afford to live in Western or Central Europe, so the East, Russia in particular, offers a very nice alternative for those of us who have full intentions of studying and living abroad, but do not have trust funds.
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overseas_expat VIP Joined: 11 Jan 2005 Posts: 741 Location: Moscow	Posted: Mon May 02, 2005 8:07 pm    Post subject: I'm not traveling I live here.
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