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Pan Am pilot sees gradual thaw in Soviet tourist welcome
PanAm pilot Robert Tegeder, 33, based in Kennebunk, describes Moscow as loosening travel rules and improving tourist access since 1969. He notes stricter customs, currency controls, and language limits, but observes more open shops, brighter streets, and friendlier greetings, with Russians eager to attract Western visitors while maintaining strict rules.
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