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Many Chinese people are familiar with at least some Russian tourist attractions. The Kremlin, and the Red Square, to name a few.
For many, these tourist destinations deserve in-person visits at least once in their lifetime.
Importantly, this attraction can be traced back to a deeply rooted cultural bond represented by a hit Russian song, a piece of Russian literature, or some fascinating chapters in history.
Recently, I went to Moscow for a visit. For me, Russia offered Chinese familiar with Russian or Soviet history and culture the experience they craved.
According to a local tour guide, there were more Chinese than European tourists visiting Russia before the pandemic, despite Europeans being closer to…