Your attitude towards local identity deserves a lot of respect!!! I feel the same, though the context of my area is entirely different
oooh tell me more !!!! imo - at least here - there is an hypocritical approach to culture, 'we' brag about having a rich culture but 'we' do nothing to preserve what actually pertains to the culture of our birthplace/family/etc
Mind giving me your email? Or you can mail me at kiryuu.moeka@outlook.jp if you don't want to make it public (only if you don't mind of course)
I'm not sure whether it were the photos from my website that inspired you to see Murmansk, but... If yes, then it is a nice feeling that I unknowingly advertised a place that's not exactly on everyone's traveling bucket list, and if no, then I invite you to take a look. (‾◡◝)
yeah!! even before your trip i stumbled upon pictures of the rural areas, it seems unreachable given the current situation and the cost of flights from IT, but one day... i will keep it as an option! (o゜▽゜)o☆
Name her Gourd