06/11: The New Russian People

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Have you ever wondered what do Russian women like in men, what Russians really think about Putin, and whether there's a lot of racism in the country? You could read a newspaper of course, but what about asking "real" Russian people on the streets?

That's why we created the Russian People feature where we invite our readers to send us the questions they want to ask Russian people but were afraid to do it themselves. Our writers then go out and ask these questions, however simple, shocking, or controversial they are. And then we post all the answers unedited on WayToRussia.Net

This time there are 3 interviews with people from Volgograd made by our writer Irina Irbis who lives there as well. We did not edit the answers, so if the English there seems a bit strange, I refer you to a very nice book called "Everything is Illuminated" by Jonathan Safran Foyer -- it's written in Russian English, in the way that a Russian person would speak English. Very seemingly some things sound unusual but we consider it adds to the overall impression. In the end of ends the main thing is what they talk about, and not how. :-)


Alena from Volgograd says: "I think the least European character trait of Russian is that we live by one day not being lost in thought about tomorrow’s day..." Read more...


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Bradicus wrote:

I have heard that Russian women generally do not like the idea of living in the country. I have also heard that living in the country in Russia is very different than in the US. What comes to a russian ladies mind when she is posed with the thought of living in the country in the US? I am sorry that this is such a generalized question but I would like to get a sense of what their impression is. Ñïàñèáî!!
08/11 21:13:14

Lonne Fischer wrote:

Previet, Russian people. My name is John and I am narrow mined, errogant American. I like Russia..its little gray but very differnt and unique. The buildings are beautiful and facinating. When I came to Russia..it made me appreciate good things I have in US. When I arrived in Kazan i was greeted with open arms. My girlfriend(Russian)lives here. In Moscow..people were Not so happy. I felt not welcomed and I felt cornered. May it was my Us passport..From my experience...I think all of those Russian people with negetive attitude toward Americans need to loosen up. I know most of the Russian people can't afford to travel but when you visit our country..its not all about Mtv and Macdonlds.
17/11 17:01:53

Anya wrote:

I hope you wouldn’t mind a Russian girl to intervene.. well, there is a reason why we don’t really like Americans – for quite a few years, when the economy was very low, we were almost imposed the American way of live as the only good one. On tv, from the bill boards we were “explained” that Russia was a looser, and US was what we were supposed to strive for. Instead of doing something to improve the life in the country people with power just put the Russians down all the time, while praising states. that was annoying. There is a saying, I don’t remember the exact phrase, but the meaning is: if you want someone to hate something, just try to make him love it. But it’s not so bad though, the majority of Russians are quite friendly towards foreigners, the minority – well, as always, they are just too load, that’s why you here only their point of view
29/07 15:38:33

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