All about Russia: your opinions and thoughts.

[DerJack]

There is a suggestion that in Russia bears walk on the streets, people drink vodka and wear ushanka all the time. Also, many think that the climate in Russia is very severe. And what do you think about Russia and Russian people?

I"ve definitely heard about bears on streets before, but never really thought that was odd, seeing as where I'm from I've seen several bears on the streets... though I assumed as around here, it's just not necessarily common... also heard the vodka thing, figured it was just an over-exaggeration and as far as severe climate, figured it was only regional, considering how large Russia is as far as landmass... I haven't really had a lot of opportunity to encounter many Russians, though those I have always seemed kind and interesting... also my friend Jens was in prison for like three days in Germany, and he said like 90 percent of the guys in there were Russian... I don't really place any weight in this statement, I assume it was merely circumstantial.

All that being said, I'd be very interested in learning more about the Russian people and culture, I love learning about other peoples.... so please share.