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tallowood Gold Member Offline Израиль Навсегда Posts: 7785 Gender:	Aussies in Russia Dec 14^th, 2025 at 6:19pm Quote: Jun 13, 2021 About Us \| WHAT IS AN AUSTRALIAN FAMILY DOING IN SIBERIA RUSSIA???
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Jasin Gold Member Offline Posts: 56770 Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #1 - Dec 15^th, 2025 at 6:26am Reckon there's a lot of Australians living in Russia, especially miners. Just as there are many Russians living here.
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Reply #2 - Dec 15^th, 2025 at 1:24pm

Jasin wrote on Dec 15^th, 2025 at 6:26am:

Reckon there's a lot of Australians living in Russia, especially miners.
Just as there are many Russians living here.

I haven't heard about Australian miners in Russia but won't be surprised if there are some.
As for Russians in Australia, yes, there have been quiet a few.
One of the more remarkable was "Russian Jack".

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Ivan Fredericks, a Russian sailor from Archangelsk, migrated to Western Australia in 1886 and decided to go prospecting in the Kimberley Region. He was noted for his enormous height and stamina as well as his friendly nature and concern for others. Within a few years Ivan Fredericks became known to the people of the Outback as “ Russian Jack” and was easily recognised by his homemade wheel barrow loaded with all his worldly possessions which never left his presence.

“Russian Jack “ epitomised the mateship of the early settlers and miners and earned himself a place in Australian history when he walked off his gold claim to assist an injured miner and carried him in his wheel barrow 300 kilometres to the nearest doctor. Many other acts of Christian charity have been attributed to this gentle giant. In Hall’s Creek a monument was erected in tribute to “Russian Jack” by the local community.

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Reply #3 - Dec 15^th, 2025 at 5:40pm

Anyway, I started this thread to show the difference how Australians who travel to Russia for whatever reason see reality in comparison to those who base their fantasies on fake news media.

So here is another case
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My thoughts on Russia after 1 month of being here.
Does Russia look strange or feel unsafe to an Australian?
What does life look like here and has the perception changed after 1 month?

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Reply #4 - Dec 16^th, 2025 at 1:04pm

Another Aussie, another story, the same place.

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Five years ago, I left Australia and moved to Russia — and it completely changed my life. 🇦🇺➡️🇷🇺

In this video, I share why I moved to Russia and what life in a Russian eco-village is really like — from building our off-grid homestead and growing food to raising our family close to nature. If you’ve ever dreamed of escaping the city, living simply, and finding real freedom, this story will inspire you to see life differently.

You’ll discover what daily life in Russia is actually like, how we built our home by hand, and why this move brought us more peace, purpose, and connection than we ever imagined.

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Reply #5 - Dec 18^th, 2025 at 11:41am

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We’re Natasha and Patrick — a couple from Australia now living in Moscow.

On this channel we share honest, cinematic stories about the real Russia: everyday life, travel, culture, and the people we meet. We try to capture the authentic moments that make living here meaningful.

First week living in Moscow! Australians see snow for the first time!

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Jasin Gold Member Offline Posts: 56770 Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #6 - Dec 18^th, 2025 at 8:07pm Reckon Tourism Australia and Russia could capitalise on hot Outback Australians having a holiday in Siberia and Siberian Russians experiencing a holiday in the Outback.
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Reply #7 - Dec 19^th, 2025 at 10:57am

Jasin wrote on Dec 18^th, 2025 at 8:07pm:

Reckon Tourism Australia and Russia could capitalise on hot Outback Australians having a holiday in Siberia and Siberian Russians experiencing a holiday in the Outback.

There were two twenty-year-old Australians who travelled for fourteen months on recumbent bicycles from Russia, across Siberia and Mongolia in early 2000s. They made Full-length film about the journey but it isn't available on internet any longer.
Only short summary here

You also can get their book
https://www.amazon.com.au/Off-Rails-Bicycle-Siberia-Mongolia/dp/1408852551

As for Russians experiencing the Outback - I've been there and done that for 15 years starting in north western Australia some 400km south east from Onslow in summer time looking for uranium on subcontract for French company.

When temperature 54C in shade and there is no shade.

Tim Cope, Chris Hatherly and I have done it hard way but "What does not kill us make us stronger".

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Reply #8 - Dec 21^st, 2025 at 10:00am

Australian couple holidaying in Siberia easy way.

Swimming in Outdoor Pool in -30°C, Explore Russian Village & New Hotel!

Natasha and Patric are trying to learn Russian language so here is Natasha's transcript in English:
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Feb 22, 2025
This is the final video from our incredible journey to Altai, and what a trip it has been! The location where we stayed was absolutely stunning—the hotel was lovely, and the pool, in particular, was incredibly relaxing. One thing I’ve observed about Russians, in general, is how quiet and reserved they are in public spaces. It’s rare to hear someone speaking loudly, and when it does happen, it really stands out. This sense of calm extended to the resort as well, where even with several guests around, the atmosphere remained peaceful and serene.

What continues to amaze me about Russia is the incredible hospitality. The kindness and generosity of the people here are unmatched—they will give up their own bed for a guest, cook endless meals, and fulfill any request without hesitation. I’ve truly felt welcomed in every way. After a week of indulging in home-cooked meals and an unreasonable amount of desserts (because saying no isn’t an option here!), I knew it was time to get back on track. Thankfully, I have Patrick to keep me accountable! As a personal trainer, he always knows how to reset my routine and get me feeling healthy again—sometimes before I even realize I need it. Which is exactly what I needed after this trip.

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Jasin Gold Member Offline Posts: 56770 Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #9 - Dec 21^st, 2025 at 1:49pm I know one thing. We need more Russian women here.
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Jasin Gold Member Offline Posts: 56770 Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #10 - Dec 21^st, 2025 at 1:53pm An outback of dry fawn grass, red dirt and termite mounds. With 47C heat the only respite is to be like a termite and dig baby dog.
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tallowood Gold Member Offline Израиль Навсегда Posts: 7785 Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #11 - Dec 22^nd, 2025 at 10:58am Quote: How does it feel to walk through the centre of Moscow in December, after the first snowfall of Winter? Join me as I walk through the world-famous Moscow Christmas Markets in Red Square.
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tallowood Gold Member Offline Израиль Навсегда Posts: 7785 Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #12 - Dec 24^th, 2025 at 12:09pm Rhod Mackenzie looks at the decree that allows chrisitians in the West to obtain residence in Russia and escape from the neo liberal policies that mock christianity and its values.
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tallowood Gold Member Offline Израиль Навсегда Posts: 7785 Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #13 - Dec 27^th, 2025 at 10:09am "Journey Of Azz" and "Aussie Spy" taste pies in "New Zealand Bakery" in StPetersburg. Quote: 0:00 Intro 1:20 New Zealand Bakery 5:08 Pie Tasting 11:52 Final Thoughts 14:24 Stopping at Red Dragon 17:05 Russian Bakery
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tallowood Gold Member Offline Израиль Навсегда Posts: 7785 Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #14 - Dec 27^th, 2025 at 11:09am Russel tastes Australian meat pies in Moscow for comparison (@29.20)
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Jasin Gold Member Offline Posts: 56770 Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #15 - Dec 27^th, 2025 at 1:28pm Russia is more bountiful than people think
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Reply #17 - Dec 28^th, 2025 at 10:05am

Who is Justus Walker?

Justus Walker is a farmer who lives in the region of Altai, Russia. He has lived in Russia for over 20 years now. We're going to talk about farming, life goals, Russian language and the differences between Russians and Americans.

an American... or a Russian... hmm... farmer. It's a really complicated to decide!

You'll see! He's a great guy.

Justus Walker Missionary in Russia.

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tallowood Gold Member Offline Израиль Навсегда Posts: 7785 Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #19 - Dec 29^th, 2025 at 7:46am No, but my older son's family is.
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tallowood Gold Member Offline Израиль Навсегда Posts: 7785 Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #23 - Jan 1^st, 2026 at 1:06pm Jan 1, 2026 What do Russian Supermarkets look like ahead of New Year's Eve in Moscow, Russia?
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tallowood Gold Member Offline Израиль Навсегда Posts: 7785 Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #24 - Jan 2^nd, 2026 at 9:36am Scotty Mortimer in Sochi Quote: this is the real Russia you don’t see in the news.
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Jasin Gold Member Offline Posts: 56770 Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #25 - Jan 2^nd, 2026 at 4:21pm It's an underrated beautiful country with so much diversity to enjoy.
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tallowood Gold Member Offline Израиль Навсегда Posts: 7785 Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #26 - Jan 4^th, 2026 at 6:24pm Jasin wrote on Jan 2^nd, 2026 at 4:21pm: It's an underrated beautiful country with so much diversity to enjoy. Australia has no less natural beauty just have to get out of Big Smoke and be in right place at right time.
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Reply #29 - Jan 5^th, 2026 at 1:55pm

tallowood wrote on Jan 4^th, 2026 at 6:24pm:

Jasin wrote on Jan 2^nd, 2026 at 4:21pm:

It's an underrated beautiful country with so much diversity to enjoy.

Australia has no less natural beauty just have to get out of Big Smoke and be in right place at right time.

I've seen much of Australia. It's a burnt out, virulent, brittle majority of what is less, than more. It died a very long time ago.
As one NASA astronaut commented on a space doco. Australia is the Great Boring Land Mass as they see it when they pass overhead.

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Reply #30 - Jan 5^th, 2026 at 4:02pm

Jasin wrote on Jan 5^th, 2026 at 1:55pm:

tallowood wrote on Jan 4^th, 2026 at 6:24pm:

Jasin wrote on Jan 2^nd, 2026 at 4:21pm:

It's an underrated beautiful country with so much diversity to enjoy.

Australia has no less natural beauty just have to get out of Big Smoke and be in right place at right time.

I've seen much of Australia. It's a burnt out, virulent, brittle majority of what is less, than more. It died a very long time ago.
As one NASA astronaut commented on a space doco. Australia is the Great Boring Land Mass as they see it when they pass overhead.

As I said before you have to be in right place at right time.
Deserts in northern Australia gave me some experiences I rank as best in my life like desert bloom and sun rise with full moon on opposite side going down, two huge disks of gold and silver with colour of sky above beats any polar light in Barents and White seas.
The NASA astronaut wouldn't see it from above and wouldn't feel that air that just start to move up from sand as sun is rising. The rarity of such events only adds up to the effect.

But of course the beauty is in the eye of beholder so not everyone would feel the same Wink

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Jasin Gold Member Offline Posts: 56770 Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #31 - Jan 5^th, 2026 at 4:33pm Well you got me there Tallo. Australia's gondwanic flower blooms are a beautiful sight indeed. But overall, Australia - most of the time, is as beige as the 1970-80s NZ one day cricket team with rust thrown in.
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Reply #32 - Jan 5^th, 2026 at 4:50pm

Jasin wrote on Jan 5^th, 2026 at 4:33pm:

Well you got me there Tallo. Australia's gondwanic flower blooms are a beautiful sight indeed.
But overall, Australia - most of the time, is as beige as the 1970-80s NZ one day cricket team with rust thrown in.

When I was in NZ at the end of 80s Kiwis were still upset about underarm bowling

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Jasin Gold Member Offline Posts: 56770 Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #33 - Jan 5^th, 2026 at 7:01pm I was swimming in the Hutt River when that happened. Many months of drinking my way to the bottom when it was still pristine. I was like a Platypus who could finally see. Yes, the Kiwi and Maori kids let me know how much of a chest Aussies are. I just returned to the water. Things never changed. Along came the sandpaper.
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tallowood Gold Member Offline Израиль Навсегда Posts: 7785 Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #35 - Jan 8^th, 2026 at 10:59am New Years farm style. Quote: Jan 7, 2026 amongst the craziness of being farmers in Russian winter conditions we stop just long enough to have an little family New Years celebration of our own!
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tallowood Gold Member Offline Израиль Навсегда Posts: 7785 Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #36 - Jan 13^th, 2026 at 9:09am Quote: Things That Shocked Me About Russia as an Australian!
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In this video, I share my journey of following my heart around the world — through countless adventures, moments of uncertainty, and leaps of faith — to finally arrive here, where my heart feels at home in Russia.

It’s a story about listening to intuition, trusting the unknown, and discovering that true freedom isn’t found somewhere out there — it’s something that unfolds when you live in alignment with your soul.

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Jasin Gold Member Offline Posts: 56770 Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #44 - Feb 16^th, 2026 at 2:36pm Winter in Slavian Europe was beautiful.
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Jasin Gold Member Offline Posts: 56770 Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #47 - Feb 24^th, 2026 at 5:49pm He's done well. 85C gee, that's hot. Lucky he doent have Gimpy Gimpy leaves hanging
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tallowood Gold Member Offline Израиль Навсегда Posts: 7785 Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #49 - Mar 6^th, 2026 at 10:36am Russel tried Russian "Vkusno i Tochka" 3 years after "McDonalds" left.
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Jasin Gold Member Offline Posts: 56770 Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #51 - Mar 12^th, 2026 at 1:13pm Cucumber 🥒 yoghurt. Looks yum. That's too much snow for me to shovel these days. What a chore
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Reply #52 - Mar 12^th, 2026 at 2:54pm

Jasin wrote on Mar 12^th, 2026 at 1:13pm:

Cucumber 🥒 yoghurt. Looks yum.
That's too much snow for me to shovel these days. What a chore Grin

There was more snow then that when I was kid. We used to dig tunnels in a snowdrift playing snow version of hide and seek, one time my tunnel collapsed on me and I was buried under 4 meters of snow, it was fun to dig out.

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Reply #53 - Mar 12^th, 2026 at 4:08pm

tallowood wrote on Mar 12^th, 2026 at 2:54pm:

Jasin wrote on Mar 12^th, 2026 at 1:13pm:

Cucumber 🥒 yoghurt. Looks yum.
That's too much snow for me to shovel these days. What a chore Grin

There was more snow then that when I was kid. We used to dig tunnels in a snowdrift playing snow version of hide and seek, one time my tunnel collapsed on me and I was buried under 4 meters of snow, it was fun to dig out.

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Reply #54 - Mar 14^th, 2026 at 3:55pm

Jasin wrote on Mar 12^th, 2026 at 4:08pm:

tallowood wrote on Mar 12^th, 2026 at 2:54pm:

Jasin wrote on Mar 12^th, 2026 at 1:13pm:

Cucumber 🥒 yoghurt. Looks yum.
That's too much snow for me to shovel these days. What a chore Grin

There was more snow then that when I was kid. We used to dig tunnels in a snowdrift playing snow version of hide and seek, one time my tunnel collapsed on me and I was buried under 4 meters of snow, it was fun to dig out.

blimey

To stack in sand on beach at mercy of crabs, sand worms and midges is worse, IMHO.

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Jasin Gold Member Offline Posts: 56770 Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #55 - Mar 15^th, 2026 at 5:23pm You've got a point there. Nothing worse than getting crabs I suppose.
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Jasin Gold Member Offline Posts: 56770 Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #57 - Mar 23^rd, 2026 at 12:37pm Cool. The best we have here are Medieval and Viking festivals. At least people here are learning how to deal with Sudanese, etc. It's a start.
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tallowood Gold Member Offline Израиль Навсегда Posts: 7785 Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #58 - Mar 23^rd, 2026 at 2:22pm Jasin wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2026 at 12:37pm: Cool. The best we have here are Medieval and Viking festivals. At least people here are learning how to deal with Sudanese, etc. It's a start. We periodically have Celtic festival in town with bag pipes and all, but kids popular event is medieval sword fights.
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Reply #60 - Mar 31^st, 2026 at 11:22am

Way cool. Last year I watched a lot of abandoned location clips of exploration. Most of them were themed on supernatural and ghost (hoaxing) publicity which can sometimes be entertaining. Mostly Russian and USA. USA mostly had negro bums residing in them and a lot of it vandalised and being full of scrappers for $$. The Russian sites were more pristine like that one.

In my younger days I would prowl sites all around Sydney. No place could keep me out. My favourites were the old Pyrmont Powerhouse Station (where Google was thinking about building there), the now gone Glenquarrie Quarry, turned landfill tip and inner city tall buildings under construction (got heaps of tools).

The best time to prowl is in the rain.
No-one can hear you, see you or want to go out and look for you.
Many a time in downpour, I passed just metres in front of Security and even cops in their cars or entry boxes.
Hell, me and a mate walked right past security sleeping at the Lodge in Kirribilli when Keating was PM. We lived 4 doors down. The cops always did a round at 3am on the dot. Three days later on the front page Daily Telegraph was a picture of the sleeping guard. Obviously they reviewed their camera footage. Grin

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Reply #61 - Mar 31^st, 2026 at 1:47pm

Jasin wrote on Mar 31^st, 2026 at 11:22am:

Way cool. Last year I watched a lot of abandoned location clips of exploration. Most of them were themed on supernatural and ghost (hoaxing) publicity which can sometimes be entertaining. ... Grin

Very good Russian SF movie about this

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Jasin Gold Member Offline Posts: 56770 Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #62 - Mar 31^st, 2026 at 1:56pm I've watched that. It was great. It's in top 10 of best Sci Fi movies ever made.
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Jasin Gold Member Offline Posts: 56770 Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #63 - Mar 31^st, 2026 at 2:00pm Have you seen the Polish Escape to the Silver Globe? Made in the Soviet 1980s. It's as mad a sci fi as you can get. Some footage was taken by authorities and lost, which resulted in the director just adding in him walking around a polish city narrating into the storyline. This movie was hidden for a long time.
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Reply #64 - Mar 31^st, 2026 at 2:07pm

Jasin wrote on Mar 31^st, 2026 at 2:00pm:

Have you seen the Polish Escape to the Silver Globe?

Made in the Soviet 1980s. It's as mad a sci fi as you can get. Some footage was taken by authorities and lost, which resulted in the director just adding in him walking around a polish city narrating into the storyline. This movie was hidden for a long time.

I didn't but I like Polish SF, Stanislaw Lem is my favorite.

I found it on youtube, will watch tonight.

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Sir Grappler Truth Teller OAM Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 90169 Proud Old White Australian Man Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #67 - Apr 11^th, 2026 at 6:51pm Was chatting with a lady yesterday whose son has been fighting for Ukraine for three years now. Interesting stories. Told her of that Polish guy who was asked - "How does it feel to kill a human being?"... and he replied... "I have no idea - I only kill communists."
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Reply #68 - Apr 12^th, 2026 at 8:12am

Sir Grappler Truth Teller OAM wrote on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 6:51pm:

Was chatting with a lady yesterday whose son has been fighting for Ukraine for three years now. Interesting stories.

Told her of that Polish guy who was asked - "How does it feel to kill a human being?"... and he replied... "I have no idea - I only kill communists."

Sounds like Nazi propaganda in WW2 except it was "kill communists.and Jews".

Of course the fact is that Russia got rid of communism 36 years ago.

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tallowood Gold Member Offline Израиль Навсегда Posts: 7785 Gender:	Re: Aussies in Russia Reply #70 - Apr 16^th, 2026 at 3:37pm In this video, Aussie Spy meets his sister, who is visiting Russia for the very first time! They head to Moscow to explore the city together, and along the way joined by Russell
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Reply #73 - Today at 8:49am

Australian couple living in Russia! 🇦🇺🇷🇺
When they first set off on this journey, they made a private promise to stay in Russia for at least one full year.

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It feels like summer has quietly slipped away, and we’re amazed at how quickly the seasons turn here in Russia. People often ask me, “When is the best time to visit Russia?” My honest answer is always the same — don’t come here for the weather. Come for the experience. Because no matter the season, Russia has a way of surprising you with its beauty.

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