Don’t be conned in to hating Russians or anyone else. It is all a political strategy to distract, divide and make a very small number of people even more wealthy.
In general, as humans our relationship with the Russian people has been very good. It is only when certain politicians… get involved that some are persuaded to hate…. Xenophobia and racism are used to serve a purpose and none of it is ever good for us.
Below is information regarding how Russian tourists have experienced the UK. We have a lot more in common with them than the sociopathic politicians and their geo political manipulating.
What Russians think about Britain:
Russians have a broadly positive perception of the UK especially for contemporary culture, historic buildings, and vibrant citiesPerceptions of ‘welcome’ and ‘scenic natural beauty’ are less favourable59% associate the UK with museums, 51% with music and 49% with films in 202146% think that a trip to Britain would be ‘educational’France and Italy are the destinations that Russians most often deem to be the best place for delivering on the things that are most wanted for ensuring an enjoyable holiday experienceActivities that appeal to potential Russian visitors include ‘taking a canal boat tour through the waterways of England‘, ‘staying the night in a fairy-tale castle‘, ‘enjoying a traditional afternoon tea‘, ‘visiting Madame Tussauds‘, and ‘shopping for quirky gifts in a seaside town‘Caring for visitors
The majority of travellers to Britain speak English and do not expect to be spoken to in Russian – however they prefer to have materials and information in Russian and Russian speaking guides for sightseeing tours and detailed itineraries and guides in Russian are highly appreciatedRussians book very last-minute, 66% of Russian visitors booked within two months of their arrival in BritainThe majority of Russian tourists (middle and lower middle class in particular) prefer to travel in groupsBy contrast more wealthy Russians prefer individual travelRussian tourists are adventurous – they are active, sociable, and seeking new experiencesBritish pubs are generally loved and pub food usually goes down wellThey like the reassurance of branded hotels and all-inclusive tripsAnd the very rich Russians have a very close relationship with very rich people from the UK.
And please do not fall for it:
And remember those who support Vladimir Putin are no worse than those who support Boris Johnson.
James Finlayson
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