Never been to Russia but I agree. I was able to travel to a different continent and see a VERY different culture in my 20s. Changed my life and gave me a huge leg up to understanding the world. I agree with you on age with the caveat that its not automatic. Many refuse to learn and would rather think they are right than actually learn and gain understanding.
"...All things change. How we respond to change is our choice. Fear it or embrace it. Resisting change leads to only one fate: our own extinction..." --- MoonHaven
P.S. It was so good I had to write it down and share with others, so here you have it...
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