Ask A Russkie Anything

Russians seen on Travel shows seem so serious, is that accurate about the typical populace?

Yes, it's very accurate. But only on the surface. Meaning you won't find strangers greeting each other or even smiling. That usually goes for public transportation and even staff in cafes/restaurants. Not in our culture for some reason. I especially notice that after coming back from abroad. But that seriousness immediately goes away once you get to know the person or even once you get acquainted with a stranger. Many people here have this weird facade of seriousness that is dropped rather quickly.

What is something you don't have in Russia that you wished you did?

You'll find anything here as long as you have the money to pay for it.
So I would say a higher standard of living in regrds to salary/pensions etc.
Also, some basic freedoms that exist here, but aren't as extensive as I wish they were.

Do you think most Russians would be happier if the infrastructure (buildings, roads, etc) were newer, or are most people happy the way things are?

Infrustructure in major cities is actually pretty good. That's one of the few things they willingly spend a lot of money from the budget. Most welcome it. As for smaller cities, I think that'd make them happy.

If you could design your dream house (money and materials were abundantly available) what would it look like?

I'm not very original in this case. A kickass mansion with it's own beach access. Two floors, a fountain as you get through the main entrance (Scarface style), several bedrooms, an office, an inside pool that flows into an outside pool with a great view, and a large open terrace on the second floor. A pool room would be nice too. So nothing too fancy. 😄

Who would you rather have leading your country, other than Putin?

What in your opinion is an interesting city other than Moscow?

How much propaganda about the 2016 election did you personally put on social media?

What is the best Russian made car?

do the females go all hairy or do they shave their bushes generally. i always thought russian women had hairy vags

Originally posted by Nuke Nixon
Who would you rather have leading your country, other than Putin?

Originally posted by Nuke Nixon
What in your opinion is an interesting city other than Moscow?

Originally posted by Surtur
How much propaganda about the 2016 election did you personally put on social media?

Originally posted by Nuke Nixon
What is the best Russian made car?

Originally posted by Raisen
do the females go all hairy or do they shave their bushes generally. i always thought russian women had hairy vags

Have you fired an AK-47? I've always wanted to.

Would you (Have you) join the Russian Army?

Originally posted by Nuke Nixon
Have you fired an AK-47? I've always wanted to.

I have, years ago. It is also the only assault rifle i've fired so I don't have anything to compare it to.

Originally posted by Nuke Nixon
Would you (Have you) join the Russian Army?