Most airports in Russia are an interesting experience...and the experience of a budget airline, even more. (slightly similar to some European budget airlines).
Most of the airports have no boarding walkway. You exit the plane, get on a bus and then go to an entrance which has a very long walk to the baggage claim and exit (or the reverse order, of course). How some of the smaller airports were until the 1980s (if any still exist in the USA, I'm unaware).
The budget airline, which can be quite a bargain at times, takes some getting used to. It allows one checked bag which weighs less than 10 kilograms (about 20 pounds), serves water upon request (the only in flight service), carry-on baggage for a $30 fee (a purse, man-bag or briefcase is allowed), seats which can't recline and even smaller leg space than usual.
There is one company which has the USA standards of 1990s service (free non-alcoholic drinks and food). If you travel inside Russia, do a little research!
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