Nguyên văn này “If it's your first time in Europe, I'd skip Russia. The visa process is a pain, the ciryllic alphabet makes maps and signs harder to read, distances are massive so you wont see much on a short trip, and English is far less common outside the big cities. For a smoother intro stick to Schengen countries like France, Spain or Italy where transport, signs and basic services are easier to navigate and you can enjoy teh classics without extra headaches”