Is it true that Russians are generally very arrogant?
138794
I think you can find arrogance in any nation.  A lot depends on how they percieve you - if the think that you're arrogant or ignorant, they may act differently towards you than they normally would.\n\nHowever, if they happen to be part of what people started calling the Nouveaux Russe (new Russians) back in the 90's - it's like any person who ends up with quick wealth, of course they're arrogant - they didn't have to really work to get where they are.\n\nHonestly, though, I think it's much better to seek out the golden examples of humanity in every culture, rather than come up with a "all ____s are _____" type statement.
1009170
no, no , no.where were they before the russian?
856503
Absolutely!\n\nAnd may I add, with uncontested power we get uncontroled arrogance.\n\nArrogance is what we've had until just recently, when the people spoke out!\n\nArrogance is like channel thinking...you only see things one way and nobody else can sway your thinking.  \n\nMore troops?  Better equiptment?  Not having invaded to begin with?  Getting world support first before invading?  Use of high tech to thwart would-be enemies before they even hatch out of their perverted mother's eggs?  \n\nWhat a burden one carries when they adopt arrogance as their attitude!\n\nAway with the old!  Usher in the new!\n\nOpen all doors like Pope John Paul told us!\n\nIn time, the enemy retreats never to show his ugly head again.\n\nTime cures all.  \n\nThankyou.
713644
yeah...most of them have arrogance issues too
1070363
First, not all Americans dislike Russians. I am American and have liked the Russians I have known and find their culture and history very interesting.\n\nThe reason a great many Americans do not like Russians is that for about half of a century the citizens here were fed propaganda about Russia much the same as we are today with Iraqis. It is interesting to note how well the timing of our conflict with Iraq meets with the break-up of the CCCP and all the troops we no longer needed in Germany when The Wall came down. Not that our government would ever do something like get into conflicts that costs so many lives just so defense contractors could sell more arms... but hypothetically if we did have a government that used false reasons to go to war, they likely would have done something just like that at about the same time..
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the stuff below the line was my initial answer.  Yes, they do - at least they have Postal/Telegraph/Telephone centers (common in that part of the world).\nhttp://www.yellowpages.ru/rus/nd18622/qu5/ru15823\n----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nIt's not clear if the site (hyperlink below) is only about Yoshkar-Ola or not, but as I read it, and based on what I've seen in similar-sized cities in Russia - yes.  Partly because of the fact that in the old days not everyone had phones in their homes.\n\nHope this helps.
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Russia might have same ambitions as the erstwhile USSR, but it is certainly not the same power as USSR, economically, technically and most importantly politically. \n\nAnd I think this is a fact that no one can deny now. Also, the problems with other breakaway nations of USSR has made it weaker.
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I think the FSB (successor organisation to the KGB) did it, but they might not have bothered to ask Putin for permission. Some of the old-school types in the FSB wouldn't think twice about liquidating a troublemaker.
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Here is a good link about Russian Orthodox beliefs and history. They are not Catholics.\n\nhttp://countrystudies.us/russia/38.htm
752731
Yes, and it doesn't take very long at all.  I spent over 2yrs in Moscow, didn't even speak Russian when i went, and within a few months had the accent down.  Only way most could tell i was American was when i started to speak English.
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I think that Russians have the funniest English accent (hmm, those who do not speak it very well, not all of them, of course). It sound something like "Vot is ap, maaan"! For real
52136
Yep it's happened, which explains their deep seated desire for security. Back in the good old days before the time of Prince Vladimir who christianized all Russia, the Varangians were invited in to rule, because the local tribes were constantly warring and fighting. They had ruddy complexions, so according to the legends, that's where the "Rus" in Russia comes from. \n\nLater, there was fairly constant mayhem and whatnot. The Mongols invaded around the time of the renaissance, causing the Russians to miss out on the experience due to what Russians call "The Tatar Yoke", the very long occupation of Russia by the Mongols. The Russians are still a bit upset about that. Then various European powers attempted conquest. The Swedes, the French, etc. \n\nIn the modern era, Operation Barbarossa comes to mind. The Germans were ruthless and brutal in their invasion, and the Russians suffered 20 million dead in WWII. A very tough period, but many Russians seem to think of it as one of their best times, since the entire country was for once united in their desire to throw out the Nazis. Of course, after the war, it was a long tough ride through Stalin's last years, followed by the chill of the cold war. \n\nYou have to give them credit. Most cultures, having gone through such a wringer, might just give it all up. The Russians have just gotten good at enjoying life and partying on the edge of the apocalypse.
584741
ARROGANT??? YES...I WOULDN`T SAY HE`S A MORON...MORE LIKE AN IDIOTIC SHOW OFF
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Probably so...\n\nhttp://www.heritage.org/Research/RussiaandEurasia/BG1459.cfm\n\nEspecially in light of this...\n\nhttp://www.spacewar.com/reports/Fighting_An_Asymmetrical_Chinese_War_Machine_999.html\n\nand this....\n\nhttp://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/11/24/061124134543.qth288nm.html
389663
They are known in places like Romania for being dishonest.  The few that I've actually spent time getting to know are helpful, if mischevious. (some might say that adds to their likeability rather than detracting from it)  They are generally nomadic, which lends to their "shifty" stereotype, but I really can't say definitively why they are so persecuted in certain parts of the world.
856565
Half of those countries are now secular enemies , so I wouldn't worry to much about a reforming of the soviet union . But Russia will never be a close friend of the US , they don't trust us and maybe they shouldn't
277917
Ya Russian is agressor till 1980. Now also it is agressor in part of militray .