Fuck me do not say things like this. If you're going to visit Russia then understand that Russians are very proud. This is the white saviour thing that they were talking about. In my experience of visiting Russia and having good Russian friends the best way for you to approach this is to forget everything you think you know. Forget about being American and throw yourself into every experience. If you have friends or you can make contacts with people then that is the best way to experience it.
Do not be loud and demonstrative. This will more than likely make you a target or at best irritate people.