Russia is not and has never been culturally part of the west. Turkey is “white” as well but isn’t western. Check Russian birthdates, abortion rates, and church attendance for how “Christian” they are.
And just as New York City isn't a real representation of the US, Istanbul is not a real representation of Turkey.
Check how Christian the US is and the people that run it.
At least in Russia they can still tell the difference between men and women and they don’t castrate their kids.
And the orthodox church in Russia is way more “Christian” than most catholics and protestant do-it-yourself “churches”
And it isn’t filled with self loathing, guilt ridden whites.
In today’s world, the Russians are way more pro western-civ than the west. The roles have completely changed.
It’s about time you let go of your old “red russkis” mindset. We’re not living in the 50s anymore. Open your eyes... and your mind.