[stale2002]

Because what matters is context.

Whether or not Russians fantasize about attacking Berlin has absolutely nothing to do with conversations about tech salaries.

I'd say that in the context of conversations about European tech salaries, Western Russian cities should absolutely be included.

[varjag]

Why not the eastern ones then? There is hardly any discernible ethnic, linguistic or cultural difference between Smolensk and Vladivostok.

[baybal2]

>There is hardly any discernible ethnic, linguistic or cultural difference between Smolensk and Vladivostok.

I will gladly watch what will happen to you if you say that in Vladivostok suburbs after 1:00 am ^_^

"DISCLAIMER: this is a joke and should not be take seriously"

[varjag]

Wouldn't dare going there 1am even with my mouth shut! :)