Before leaving Australia, I assumed Russia was cut off by the western sanctions on the one hand and by the Russian government preventing their citizens from leaving to avoid conscription on the other hand.
We've met multiple Russians on holiday and two Ukrainian girls 20ish also on holiday.
This morning, we met a Russian couple from near the Ukrainian border and they say they've had explosions in their town from Ukrainian bombs.
The Russian couple said that they felt that Ukrain and especially the Donbas were really Russian because everyone who lives there is Russian.
Previously in Selcuk we first met a family from Moscow. Mum. Dad and a couple of kids. The kids were studying history at school and the parents decided to show them some.
Later, also in Selcuk, met a Russian tour group who were cycling. Middle aged. 3 of them had E-assist bikes. The bikes were the brands we recognise like Merida and Trek.
We also spoke to a tour guide who indicated that they felt Ukrain was really a part of Russia.
I felt I learned a few things:
1. Russia not isolated.
2. In a way, both Russia and Ukrain have sections of their populace who are living pretty normal lives - and going on holiday.
3. A lot of people think Ukrain is a part of Russia.
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