Well, first, if memory serves, he stopped off in China. China and Russia share a similar outlook when it comes to the US generally speaking. Both of them are rife with communism. 

JesseJames

I've always seen him as more pragmatic than ideological, which might make his decision to live in Russia and discourage tribalism consistent.

*political tribalism

I think he all ready went where he thought he should. I just don't think you can talk about "tribes" after having made that decision--especially in the US. For all I know, Snowden's tribe is "Putin".  

Malachi17

Fair point. Where do you think he should go?