@dump_stack

But I was with a friend from Russia who was initially scared to death as her friends (in Russia) warned her not to even single word in Russian as she will be immediately beaten and killed.

That was of course bullshit, but she didn't believe me as she just couldn't ignore these scary stories sold in Russia. After a day or so she was happily talking to everyone in Russian.

You seem to be influenced by the same propaganda I'm afraid.