Russia and ex-Soviet Countries

[plop1389]

I know it really depends on what type of thing im hoping to get from it but where in this region would you suggest I visit- I guess I'm looking for somewhere not yet quite under the influence of the Western World

[JonnoGenie]

Laos seemed pretty untouched (in recent times) by the west, when I visited in the mid-90's

[spudqueen]

Cuba - get there before Castro dies!