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They quit the West for Russia's traditional values. It wasn't what they expected

Friday, June 26, 2026


**Westerners who moved to Russia share their experiences**

The BBC interviewed Western expatriates living in Russia about whether their lives matched their expectations before moving. The interviews explored reasons people relocated and how their experiences compared to what they anticipated. Responses varied among those interviewed regarding their satisfaction with life in Russia.

Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn075j04pnyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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