And especially unlike China - you CAN walk out of your hotel, see around, meet people and make new friends - so many people in Moscow speak English these days.
It is *much more* comfortable place than China, M.E. or say Korea.
Before you adventure yourself out of your hotel have a look a this:
Car Crash Compilation HD #43 | Russian Dash Cam Accidents NEW JANUARY 2014 - YouTube
Edited: tongue in cheek.