What is your opinion about Russia?

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Have you ever been to Russia? What were your impressions of the country and people? That's a beautiful country with deep and hospitable people, isn't it? I love it! It's pity that many people have prejudices not anyhow proved by reality and their own experiences.

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My father's father (my grampa) immigrated to the U.S. from there in the 1920's. I have met many Russian people, and they have all been wonderful people. My brother-in-law has been there and he wants to return and show it off to his daughter (my niece), and she also wants to go there. The closest I have been is Alaska (and Alaska is actually pretty close to Russia)... that is where I have met Russian people and the the shops they have and the beautiful things they sell that are from Russia.

I have read stuff by Aleksandr Sol- and here's where I will try and spell it right - Solzhenizen (I know I spelled it wrong)... and I agree with what he wrote of Russia many years ago. He said that Russia is like a man. And the government is like a cancer on the man. Meaning, Russia is a land and a people. It is a beautiful land and a beauitiful people. But the government is like a cancer on the people. I know he spoke of the USSR government. But I believe that Putin is as bad as the USSR.

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I have never been there, but my husband and I plan to go someday. I think they are having a difficult time, but I also think they will be able to pull themselves back up and become a thriving country again. You cannot blame the people entirely for the government's doings. I have been to China, and the people there were amazingly friendly and sweet. I think they have alot of culture and history to share and look forward to seeing Russia in person.
My wife is Russian ..I find the people there very friendly and helpful.I found I felt safer there than here in England..it is a poor country with bad roads and shoddy housing..like england in the fiftys..however the people try their best to keep looking smart and neat even in old clothes..they take time to make up,and the girls look spectacular..
We are nice people in very nice place))
http://www.nemtyrev.narod.ru
i am fourth class at Russian primary school in Belgrade, Serbia, Europe...
my impressions are very positive even i am not Russian
I love the country. I lived there for the first 9 years of my life. It is truly beautiful in all aspects. The people are very friendly and hospitable. If you ever get a chance, I suggest you visit and see for yourself.
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