Actually to say i’ve been this place is impossible, it is a very big country with such a few population. They are not very hospital but i should say they are not cold, but warm blooded people. Police is not very kind but if you are male ask for help from a female officer and if you are a female of course from a male :) Russian kitchen is delicious but beware they like to pour fats and sugar very much(of course because of the cold). I am married with a russian, my lovely wife. If you have not much time, first of all visit St.Peter and then Moscow. If you have not time for two cities definately go to St.Petersburg once known as Leningrad.