Posted by www.fireonthevolga.com on 4/17/2007, 19:04:12, in reply to "Re: Just go!"
Well it would be challenging to go speaking no Russian but it would not be impossible.
Nearly all of the major airlines, hotels, restaurants and exhibits have one or two people that can speak English. Therefore, if you stay on the normal tourist areas and do not stray too far it can be done.