GMDS
The answer to your previous question would be, yes I have.
As a matter of fact. I spent several years as a younger man east of the 45th.
In fact, pretty darn close to
N24 26.6 E054 38.8 to be precise.
With regard to the culture and face saving attitude of "locals", I think I'll stay out of that dialogue but, I'm pretty sure you and I would be on the same page.
Thanks for asking