This appears to be a case of misunderstanding. I didnt say russia had been raped by western tourism. Russia is a dying country, aids ridden, alcohol fueled etc. I want to see it before shit hits the fan. I want to see china before it becomes the next big tourist destination and to see it before it has become the world dominant economy.
Thats one of the main reasons i want to get the trans siberian railway, i would rather see the beautiful russian countryside than be stuck in the major cities all the time.