China to Russia Border Crossing: Suifenhe & Beyond

I am entering Russia through the Chinese border town of Suifenhe. Unlike the border to North Korea, the Russian border is much more busy. I see a lot of Russian tourists and business men, there are lots of Russian shops and restaurants as well as many Russian products in the supermarkets.

Once in Russia it felt so different from Asia, it has much more of an eastern European vibe. People were incredibly friendly, and I tried to unveil my Russian skills, which didn't work out well :D