How are Russians treated in Europe? The list of countries where Russian tourists are treated with prejudice becomes more and more extensive every year. In some countries, negative attitudes are completely unfounded and are based on past omissions at the government level. However, there are also countries that have suffered a lot from the bright character of the Russian person.
On their long-awaited vacation, Russians lose their sense of proportion, completely relax and begin to behave as if they were at home, regardless of the mentality of the local population, foundations, or traditions.
There is a list of countries and cities where Russians will not receive a warm welcome:
 The Baltic countries have perceived Russia as an occupier for about 20 years. The local population, especially young people, shares the opinion of the authorities and the media about the Russians. |
 2. Western Ukraine Waiters or hotel staff will speak to you only in Ukrainian, all questions you ask in Russian will be ignored. |
 3. Türkiye Local residents are less and less happy about guests from Russia. Turkish women are especially unfavorable towards Russian women. Turks, in turn, have nothing against Russian tourists, but they are always surprised by Russian men who allow their women to behave provocatively. |
 4. Courchevel, France Despite the fact that educated, tasteful, intelligent Russians come to the Alps, the French do not like them. Europeans believe that Russian behavior is indecent. What prevents European residents from living peacefully with tourists from Russia is their inexhaustible supplies Money the latter. |
 Goa has its own sad history of dealing with Russian tourists. Russians' tourist visas were either extended illegally or expired. Russians conduct illegal business and do not pay taxes to the treasury, attack the local population, scare tourists from other countries, thereby threatening the tourism business. |
 Here, disrespect for Russia is state policy. |
 History does not allow one to experience particularly warm feelings. Total wars brought with them too much pain for both Russians and Germans. |
 The Japanese, in fact, do not really like foreigners at all. For the older generation, Russia is a cold, aggressive and wild country. This is exactly how the media portrayed her during the Cold War. For younger generation Russians are no different from other foreigners. |
 The Soviet government planted in the hearts of the people of Israel long years persistent dislike for Russia. |
 Italians treat Russians with misunderstanding. It is difficult for Europeans to understand how people who do not speak any language foreign language, can easily afford to spend thousands of euros. |
The question of how Russians are treated abroad has acquired particular relevance in connection with the current difficult international situation, in which our country is not one of the recent roles. Many potential tourists are worried whether political squabbles will affect the friendliness of the local population. Of course, in different countries attitude towards tourists from Russia is different, however, frankly aggressive behavior can be found, nevertheless, rarely.
Even before the well-known events recent years, our tourists abroad were treated somewhat biasedly in many countries. Somewhere, this attitude is rooted in the distant or not-distant past, and at certain resorts, tourists themselves have managed to tarnish their reputation, and politics have nothing to do with it.
If you do not take into account those countries that are not very friendly towards Russians due to political and historical events, such as wars or occupations, we can identify several common points in the behavior of tourists from Russia that provoke a negative response.
Russian tourists are too loud and rude
Many people consider it absolutely normal to talk loudly, sing songs, swear at each other right on the street, and also, without hesitation, talk about everyone around them and make jokes in their direction. But what, the foreigners around you still don’t understand anything? They may not understand, but they can pick up volume and intonation well.
Russians believe that everyone owes them
For some reason, some of our compatriots, having come on vacation to another country, believe that everyone around them should: communicate politely and smile, even if they themselves walk with a straight face, make discounts, speak Russian, tolerate indecent antics and swearing , run as fast as you can on demand, and so on. This behavior is especially common among those who flew to another country on the cheapest ticket, but behave like a king. Would you like it if you were treated like this at your workplace?
Russians disrespect traditions
Many countries, including Arab, Hindu and Buddhist countries, have many traditions, customs and rules of conduct, the violation of which is offensive to the local population. For example, in the UAE you cannot wear beach suits in public places; this is categorically unacceptable, since it is prohibited by religion. By the way, you shouldn’t be too naked, especially for girls, in Turkey or Egypt, but our tourists don’t even remember this. It is not surprising that after this, Russian girls are perceived there as easily accessible. By the way, shouting enthusiastically after you is not a sign of sympathy, but rather disrespect, because such behavior is not allowed towards local girls.
Russians drink too much and have poor table manners
In this case, we can say that it was not only, or rather not so much, Russian vodka that ruined the Russian tourist, but the notorious all inclusive system. It simply does not fit in the minds of our tourists that one can eat and drink in moderation, even if everything, yes, everything, has been paid for. In order not to lose the hard-earned food and drink reserves already paid for the trip and hotel, Russian tourists fill the restaurant with full plates of food that they are not able to eat. By the way, many foreigners note that Russians do not know how to behave at the table, this applies to the use of cutlery, loud belching, and irrepressible fun.
As for alcohol, this topic has always been a sore subject for Russia. Once on vacation, many consider it their duty to “not go dry” for a day, it’s vacation! An excessive amount of alcohol consumed can lead to sad consequences, it’s good if it hits you in the head so much that you want to dance and have fun, or, at most, sing along with local songs. It's worse when alcohol starts to cause aggression, which can lead to fights. Russians' attitude towards alcohol and aggressiveness even lead to the fact that on the eve of May 9, many Germans are asked not to leave their rooms. Not ashamed?
Russians are very stingy and, at the same time, waste money
Many foreigners cannot explain this paradox. Russian tourists can bargain long and tediously at the market to reduce the price of a magnet or a T-shirt, but for the same alcohol or other entertainment they can spend as much in an evening as the local population, especially in poor Asian countries, earns in a month.
According to surveys, Russians are least liked in the Middle East, including countries such as Turkey, Egypt, Jordan and Israel.
Why Russians are loved abroad
However, not everything is so bad. Of course, after reading everything that is written above, you might think that people abroad do not like us, or are even aggressive. In fact, if you behave as described above, then you should expect a corresponding relationship. However, in Russia they treat those who behave uncivilly in our homeland in the same way. There is only one conclusion: those who behave rudely are treated poorly. Behave decently and respectfully towards another country and you will receive a warm welcome and polite treatment in return.
In most countries, tourists from Russia are treated either neutrally, just like other guests, or well, with special warmth and interest. It is worth saying that in connection with recent political events, little has changed in the attitude of foreigners towards Russian tourists. No matter what they think about foreign policy of our state, everyone understands perfectly well that the people of the country are not responsible for the actions of their leaders, therefore, even if the course of our country is not approved, the attitude towards Russian tourists it doesn't have any effect.
Russians abroad are loved for their openness and friendliness, for their sincere surprise at everything new, their keen interest in people and events happening around them, as well as their cheerful character (again, to a certain extent). In addition, many resorts in the most different corners the world became more developed precisely due to the fact that at a certain period they began to become fashionable among Russian tourists, who began to travel en masse to one place or another. In recent years, it is the segment of Russian tourists that has made a significant contribution to the development of the tourism industry in many countries.
According to surveys, Russians are most loved in Greece, as well as in South Korea and China.
How Russians are treated in different countries
Of course, in some countries the attitude towards tourists from Russia is special, and the degree can vary from a sharp minus to a rather noticeably hot plus. In most countries, the decline in temperature occurred a long time ago, and the reason for this was, as you might guess, military conflicts in which our country, to one degree or another, infringed on the rights of others.
Countries of Europe
Oddly enough, in Europe the attitude towards Russian tourists is neutral, even despite the strained relations. Most Europeans are much more concerned about their own well-being and the well-being of their home than conflicts with Russia. The attitude towards us here is rather neutral. No one will be aggressive or, especially, refuse service, but you can’t expect hugs and kisses either. The exception is Greece, where, according to a recent survey, we are the most loved in the world.
Perhaps, they are somewhat wary of Russians in Germany, and only due to the fact that in this country there are many youth parties and movements that are susceptible to opposition ideas. However, these young people are not aggressive, you shouldn’t expect an attack from them, the most they can do is drag them into a conversation “for life.” Also, according to an international survey in which 39 countries participated, Russians are least liked in France, although no one will show this openly.
USA
Of course, propaganda works quite well in the United States, so the idea of Russia as an aggressor was firmly rooted in this country many years ago, and is now only being confirmed. However, they are rather a little afraid of Russians here, and only if we are talking about some abstract Russians, because the Americans do not know what to expect from us. In direct contact, the residents of the United States are nice, accommodating and do not show any aggression. It cannot be said that tourists from Russia are incredibly welcome here, but you can count on a polite and correct attitude in any case.
South America and the Caribbean
Latin American countries, such as Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, most likely, do not even think about the conflict somewhere in distant Eurasia, because for them it seems distant, and therefore uninteresting. To Russian tourists in Latin America They are friendly, you won’t find an aggressive attitude here, however, you won’t find anyone particularly friendly either. Tourists from Russia here are rather surprising and interesting.
The same can be said about the countries of the Caribbean, both continental and island. Russian tourists have not yet had time to explore these destinations en masse, so an opinion about Russians as a nation has not yet formed. Therefore, we are for them, just as they are for us, rather exotic. Exception from big picture Perhaps only Cuba makes up. Many people here speak Russian, there are many Russian cars, and a significant part of the population, especially those over 40, studied in Russia. Most Cubans treat Russian tourists well, but there are also those who are supporters of the United States and do not feel much sympathy for Russians. Outwardly, however, this does not manifest itself in any way, except that they smile back not so often.
Asia
In Asian countries, tourists from Russia, as well as from all other countries, are treated more welcomingly than anywhere else. People are always happy to help here, the locals are friendly, and their sincere smiles immediately put you in a positive mood. However, here, as elsewhere, mirror relationships are in use: if you behave uncivilized or arrogantly, you will receive rudeness in response. In recent years, at resorts favored by guests from Russia, for example, in Thailand or India, the attitude towards Russian tourists has become a little cooler, especially towards those who behave inappropriately. If earlier they were neutral towards the antics of Russians, attributing it to the characteristics of a particular person, then with the increase in the influx of tourists and mass similar cases, the attitude becomes a little more wary. However, as soon as the locals realize that in front of him is a normal well-mannered person, an endless sea of smiles and positivity is guaranteed. In Asian countries they treat children especially well; tourists with children are always ready to help and make all kinds of concessions.
Baltic countries and neighboring countries
Oddly enough, it is in the Baltic countries and neighboring countries, which are our immediate neighbors, that the attitude towards Russian tourists is ambiguous. And it is precisely in these countries that the negative attitude is connected not with the behavior of Russian vacationers, but with the historical past of our states.
Citizens of our country are treated negatively in Estonia, Latvia and Ukraine. In the first two countries this is due to the opinion of the local population about the period of Soviet occupation, and in Ukraine in connection with the events of recent years. In these countries, you may encounter that the locals will not speak Russian, although they know it perfectly, and in some places they may even refuse service. Tourists from Russia are treated a little more calmly in Lithuania and Poland, although one cannot expect a particularly warm welcome either.
They have a neutral attitude towards Russian tourists in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Albania, Georgia, Armenia, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. Despite the fact that we have had difficult relations with some countries in the past, today there is no noticeable negative attitude. In these countries you can always hope for a polite and hospitable welcome. Complex issue stands regarding Croatia, because in the Yugoslav conflict Russia sided with Serbia, which caused hostility on the Croatian side. However, in tourist places they don’t even remember this, and the tourists who go to Croatia are mostly intelligent ones, so the attitude here is rather friendly.
In Bulgaria, Montenegro, Belarus, Slovakia and Serbia, Russian tourists are treated well and received with all warmth. Some people are already used to us, and our cultural characteristics are similar in many ways, and with some countries, past political relations contribute to this attitude.
To summarize, I would like to note: despite the fact that in some countries the attitude towards Russian tourists is better than in others, it is still not worth abusing hospitality. Before traveling to the country, you should definitely take an interest in local cultural characteristics and study traditions. Well, upon arrival, behave like a long-awaited, but at the same time, cultured, polite and friendly guest. In this case, no matter what country you come to, you can expect a good and friendly attitude.
The site's columnist talks about who is really “running from European Russophobia” back to Russia.
The Izvestia newspaper, citing unnamed sources in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, that last year 150 thousand of our compatriots returned to Russia from abroad, including from EU countries, thanks to state program facilitating the voluntary resettlement of compatriots. The publication says that those who returned from Europe are tired of total hatred and Russophobia and cites a couple of victims in confirmation. Thus, Natalia, who lived in Prague for 19 years, claims that she was forced to return to “unfounded hatred of Russia.”
Izvestia is silent about whether anyone returned from the USA, Israel and other countries outside the EU. As well as the fact that the program they mention, launched in 2006 and later declared unlimited, is designed only for those living in the CIS countries: on its forum there are no topics about “returning from the EU”, but life there is in full swing and moving to the Russian Federation, for example , from Tajikistan, there are a lot of people willing.
Personal experience of communicating with foreign compatriots suggests that the so-called “Russophobia” and other “that’s all” invariably overtakes only those who diligently look for it - for the rest it does not exist:
To be honest, I have never encountered anything that can be even roughly called that,” says Katerina, a young resident of Germany. - Sometimes, when people find out that I’m from Russia, they start asking about Putin, asking me to explain some of his actions, and I’m at a loss. I don’t understand politics, and when we left here, I was still very young. And in general, here you are judged by the kind of person you are, and not by your nationality. And one more thing: I heard that now in Russia you can be put in prison for participating in a rally. Recently in our city, several young people took to the street with posters and began shouting some slogans - it seems anarchist, I’m not an expert here. They were followed by a patrol car and even a police helicopter was picked up. But the police were just making sure they didn't start a riot. They didn’t bother anyone, they just walked with their chants. And in the end everything ended peacefully. I think it's great.
Now I’m already preparing to defend my dissertation, and I have no desire to go back. I haven’t lost contact with my friends, and the fact that they talk about what’s happening in my homeland somehow doesn’t inspire me to buy tickets. And here you are valued as a specialist, and not as a Russian or Chinese. At our university, by the way, people come from all over the world. There are, of course, nationalists here, all sorts of skinheads - but where aren’t there such?
On the contrary, I observe a certain “Europhobia” on the part of Russians,” notes Latvian resident Alexander. - For example, in online games I often see Russian players in chats writing various insults towards the “burgs” (European players - Author), and just like that, without any reason. And I don’t remember encountering anything like this when I play with them myself. It seems to me that this is happening under the influence - before the events in Ukraine, I almost never observed this.
Facebook users were also surprised by the news. “From 1993 to this day, I have never encountered “unfounded hatred of Russia.” With interest, with indifference, misunderstanding, apprehension - yes. Unless you behave like a cattle and an aggressor,” user Anna Kireeva commented on the news of the mass flight from foreign Russophobia.
“According to all my acquaintances without exception, there is no trace of “bullying.” Europeans simply don’t care about us; in principle, this is how it should be. But here it’s the other way around: “everyone” cares about what the Europeans have with the Americans, but the majority don’t care about their own people,” said user Vladimir Maksimovskikh.
Journalist Arkady Babchenko, who recently left for Prague, has not yet said anything on this topic, but
Russian liberals viciously criticize our country, pointing to the West as a role model. Not knowing what they are doing, Ukrainians spit in the direction of “unwashed Russia” and are eager to integrate into the European Union, considering “ European choice"manna from heaven. But is real life so good? Western countries in fact, how is this generally considered?
Many of our compatriots, who once moved to Europe and the USA, are now returning back to Russia, bringing with them impressions of life “over the hill.” For example, they say about the capital of the European Union that this Small town crowded with emigrants of Arab and African origin. There is only one safe quarter in the city - where the headquarters of NATO and the European Union are located. The remaining areas are overcrowded with refugees, gypsies, and homeless people. This whole criminal crowd lives and multiplies right on the streets of Brussels. The Belgians are not very soulful people; in couples they easily cheat on each other, give birth late, and care little about their children. But they are sympathetic to the LGBT movement. Gay Pride is the main national holiday in Belgium, which is celebrated unanimously throughout the country.
Those who have lived in Germany for more than one year know that a person’s entire life there is scheduled and regulated minute by minute. You can even have coffee with a friend by making an agreement with her two weeks in advance. The relationship between a man and a woman is equal; no one really bothers with flowers and romance. Right at the interview new job the candidate will have his future career outlined for years to come. The Germans are all polite and smiling, but Russian sincerity cannot be found there. It’s impossible to call a friend at half past one in the morning and ask him to move the piano there. Heating costs in Germany big money, so it’s cold in houses and apartments in winter, people sleep in clothes and with heating pads.
In France, its capital is divided into spheres of influence by ethnic criminal groups. Algerians sell drugs, Serbs sell smuggled alcohol and cigarettes. A Kalashnikov assault rifle can be bought under the counter for 700 euros. Emigrants from the Maghreb countries do not work and are on welfare. Opening a small business is extremely difficult due to the mass of bureaucratic obstacles.
Real life in the United States of America breaks the illusion of the “American Dream”. It’s difficult to get through there without connections. The taxes are huge. Medicine is shocking with its prices. Calling an ambulance, x-ray plus IV - $15,000 hospital bill. The cost of the Internet can be several times higher than Russian tariffs. Unemployment is no less than in Russia. To take out a mortgage in the US, you first need to pay $20,000 in taxes for two years, which is extremely difficult for expats. Therefore, buying real estate there is unrealistic for a visitor. Guns are freely available, exacerbating poorly hidden racial problems. Black guys in the States can only make money either in sports or in crime. There is nothing to do without a car in the USA, there are no sidewalks, everything is designed only for motorists.
So is it worth dreaming of life in the West, or can you try to make your country as comfortable as possible for life?
Attitudes towards the people of Russia in the West varied from fear mixed with sympathy during the Cold War to delight and enthusiasm during perestroika. Events in Ukraine and the sanctions associated with them have forced Russians traveling abroad to think again about the eyes with which they are now viewed. The Village found out how the attitudes of residents of the USA, Norway, Poland, Australia and other countries have changed.
Alexandra Erickson
Poland, journalist
I grew up in Sweden and therefore did not know that Poles and Russians dislike each other. I also somehow ignored the fact that my grandfather stood up to the Red Army after World War II. My relationship with Russia began thanks to a sweet teacher who called me Sasha and tried to teach us, tired teenagers, Russian love poetry.
I work as a journalist. Today there is a great demand for articles about Russia. I've written about the long and varied history of queer sexual relations in Russia, wrote about Perm as the capital modern culture, most recently wrote about communist artists in St. Petersburg who are reviving the idea of equality through their art. I'm trying to show a fascinating and interesting side of Russia. Sometimes I think this is naive. After the annexation of Crimea, support for Ukrainian separatists and state propaganda that brainwashes citizens, it is difficult to talk about restoring close ties between Russia and the European Union. Now there is a war in Europe. And this war would not have been possible without Russian support.
Russian politicians present Russia as a country opposite to Europe, as a country that “cannot be understood, but in which one can only believe.” But I don't think that's true. This is just one of the tricks to make Russians consider themselves special and stop complaining about many things. My Russian friends are in many ways similar to friends from other countries. I'm sure that if we all get together, we'll have a great time. But for now all I can do is bake pies. The only positive result of the last few months is that Poles have switched to a healthy diet. After the Russian embargo, everyone eats kilograms of apples.
Eva Spomer
Germany, student at Goethe University
At the very beginning of the development of the situation in Ukraine, almost all the media were full of headlines about what a ghoul and despot Putin was, and his next victim was the once allied Ukraine, which desired independence and self-determination. Naturally, due to the one-sided presentation of information from all sides, people were inclined to believe it. I personally once had a conversation during a break in the smoking room with my colleague, who proved to me that Russia is the aggressor in this situation, and Putin is a terrible, bloody dictator. But over time, tangible changes began to occur. I can only guess about the reasons. I think that everything is sung too smoothly and is sewn with white threads. I assume that the open information space of the Internet also played a role, the presence of friends who speak Russian. In some German cities, Germans hold rallies and protests against obvious anti-Russian propaganda. My German colleagues and friends rarely touch upon the topic of Ukraine, but if they do talk about developments there, people are full of sympathy and heartily share my personal concern for my comrades in Ukraine, as well as the fate and role of Russia in this difficult situation.
Andreas Andersson
Sweden, librarian
For many Swedes, Russia is a country that appeared in 1990, but not a thousand years ago. For me, Russia is a logical continuation of the superpower of the USSR. The same buildings stand, the same people live in them. And yet for some reason it is generally accepted in the world that the Cold War and its end completely destroyed Russian culture.
American culture is present in Sweden in various forms. That's why she doesn't scare us. Accordingly, we do not notice American propaganda. But with Russian culture the situation is the opposite. To most Swedes it is unfamiliar, incomprehensible and seems foreign. And it turns out that we react negatively to Russian nationalism and propaganda.
I don't believe in nationalism or the perfection of one nation. Diversity is what we really need. Yes, in Sweden we need more Russian culture. But we also need more Arabic and Chinese culture. And this also applies to Russia. Building a wall between West and East is not a solution to the problem. People need to communicate, try to understand each other.
With all this, I do not find the Russian political course strange, although it is covered that way in the Swedish media. Yes, Russian foreign policy is quite aggressive, but at some points I understand it. It seems to me that it is good that Russia wants to be an alternative force in the world. But you must always understand that you will never be more than part of the general flow.
Derrek Williams
USA, Researcher Department
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The Russian people are not to blame for the aggression taking place on the borders of Ukraine. Events in Ukraine are solely the responsibility of the Russian leadership, and more precisely, Vladimir Putin. I am also concerned about intolerance towards gays and lesbians in Russia. In the United States, some people may perceive Russia as an intolerant state steeped in conservative principles and morals.
Katerina Fedorova
and Jarle Möller
Norway, students of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Norwegians know how to filter information and draw their own conclusions. Many of them romanticize Russia and dream of visiting it (travelling about the Trans-Siberian Railway is a bucket list). However, they are shocked by the latest events and cannot understand anything, although they believe that it is not ordinary citizens who are to blame, but people in power.
Our friends often talk about events in Russia and Ukraine. Basically they turn everything into a joke: if we are sitting in a company of Norwegians and if a plane flies low, then they can joke that Putin sent it here. In general, they joke about Putin all the time. Well, or they say that Putin is the main macho. Remember that photo where he is naked to the waist and sitting on a horse? She seems to give no rest to anyone. They told me yesterday: Why do people hate Putin? He is like a teddy bear.
Hugo Smith
Australia, lawyer
When I meet Russians, I am always struck by how detached they are from the idea of the Russian nation. Recent events and conflicts have only strengthened my opinion: Russians are too skeptical of any form of government. They are ready to be let down by any government, no matter what it is. Because of their apathy and fatigue, Russians do not support their government at the proper level. As for my idea of Russian authorities, it was quite low even before the latest events. But I always thought that Putin's attitude towards the world community was mostly a bluff. But it is now quite obvious that it is not limited in any way by obligations to maintain peace and basic international norms. The unpredictability of the Russian government really worries me.
Ion Prepelice
Moldova, graduate student
My attitude towards Russians has not changed at all since the beginning of the crisis in Ukraine. I love Russians, I find them open, sociable and receptive people. I’m not afraid to go to Russia, but because of the level of corruption, I wouldn’t work or live there. As for the Russian government, for me it has always been one of the most primitive, underdeveloped and tyrant in the world. So we can say that in connection with the latest events, my attitude towards the Russian authorities has not changed either.
Magare Banda
Vietnam, owner of creative agency Lekker
I would not say that my attitude towards Russia and the Russians has somehow changed in light of recent events. It would be unfair to blame an entire nation for the actions of a small group of rebels or for the actions of politicians who care only about their own gain. Anyone who has any understanding of how politics works will not blame the people for what is happening now. Recent tragic events have forced me, on the contrary, to think about the difficulties that the Russian people must face as victims of a regressive and oppressive government that to a greater extent busy feeding the press and lining their own pockets instead of paying due attention to the development of the economy and the social sector.
Bill Jerome
USA, teacher at the Faculty of English Literature
Despite the general hysteria, I try to treat Russians and Russia with respect. Of course, I demand the same treatment as an American. As a rule, private citizens have little to do with their government. What is happening now in Russia resembles the beginning of many terrible events in world history, the consequences of which were irreversible. Contemporaries later, as a rule, grabbed their heads and asked themselves how they allowed this to happen. So now we are turning a blind eye to your country’s foreign policy, hoping that we will get through without consequences, and, I promise, we will finish the game.
On the other hand, you have always been a terrible, dramatic (and therefore beautiful) people. You even get the feeling that you are made, chiseled to suit the surreal, Kafkaesque conditions in which you live. Another people would have raised such rulers long ago, but you manage to live, love, and give birth to children. You seem to me very gentle, naive, somewhat soft-bodied, but at the same time warlike, aggressive, and principled. I love your language, it is like a river breaking waves on rocky shores. He doesn't seem rude to me at all. And I love your women - beautiful, sexy, smart, complex. There are no such Americans, of course. I always quickly spot Russian women in a crowd, I don’t even know how. You are somehow different.