I have been to Russia a few times and 95 percent of it is a shit hole.. Everyone looks miserable (probably because they are). Even Putin who is worth 70 billion and owns the country always looks pissed off and miserable. They especially do not like Americans but pretty much dont like any foreigners. The Russian people are the most unfriendly I have ever come across
Throw in the shit weather, the fact they hate gays, the chance to be bombed, I have no idea why anyone would think this would be a fun trip to make.