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I have been reading up and watching the news from both sides. I have been watching RT, Fox News and CNN and I have been reading Pravda.ru and Yahoo News and things seem to be really heating up lately between both the United States, the EU and Russia lately!
I was born in the early 90s, 3 years after the fall of the Soviet Union and as such, I never witnessed the Cold War. But it seems like that the world isn't heading for a Cold War II, from what I can tell, both the West and the East are heading toward WWIII and I am really frightened of that. I hope this crises ends soon and peacefully on top of that.
As for my main questions:
So far over in Russia, Putin has an 80% approval rating, does that mean 80% of Russian citizens currently hate or dislike Americans now???Do most Russians of the younger generations I.E. Russians born in the mid-late 80s and 90s hate Americans now? I hope not, I don't want to go through another cold war like how my parents did.
Also, do most Russians in the United States currently hate Americans as well? I hope that's not the case either.
So far over in Russia, Putin has an 80% approval rating, does that mean 80% of Russian citizens currently hate or dislike Americans now???Do most Russians of the younger generations I.E. Russians born in the mid-late 80s and 90s hate Americans now? I hope not, I don't want to go through another cold war like how my parents did.
Also, do most Russians in the United States currently hate Americans as well? I hope that's not the case either.
No, most Russians don't hate or dislike Americans. Hardcore conservatives and members of the old Communist Party aren't well-disposed towards Americans.
Why would Russians in the US hate Americans? They came here to get away from Russia. They do tend to be a bit annoyed at Americans' ignorance towards Russia, though.
No, most Russians don't hate or dislike Americans. Hardcore conservatives and members of the old Communist Party aren't well-disposed towards Americans.
Why would Russians in the US hate Americans? They came here to get away from Russia. They do tend to be a bit annoyed at Americans' ignorance towards Russia, though.
Thank you so much for clearing things up!
However, I do have a few more questions with that being said.
When you said that the hardcore conservatives are the ones that aren't too fond of Americans, are you referring to the older generations I.E, the Russians that grew up during the Soviet Era? Also, would it be safe for a young American like me to travel to Russia this Winter? (Reason why I said this winter is because I can't go on vacation this summer, too busy...)
However, I do have a few more questions with that being said.
When you said that the hardcore conservatives are the ones that aren't too fond of Americans, are you referring to the older generations I.E, the Russians that grew up during the Soviet Era? Also, would it be safe for a young American like me to travel to Russia this Winter? (Reason why I said this winter is because I can't go on vacation this summer, too busy...)
Compared to the rest of the globe, USA is hardcore Liberal. So it's only natural for hardcore conservatives on this globe to oppose them.
It's safe for you to travel, especially if you are White. But do you realize how horrid the winter weather is in Russia? Very few Americans can handle such conditions.
I have been reading up and watching the news from both sides. I have been watching RT, Fox News and CNN and I have been reading Pravda.ru and Yahoo News and things seem to be really heating up lately between both the United States, the EU and Russia lately!
I was born in the early 90s, 3 years after the fall of the Soviet Union and as such, I never witnessed the Cold War. But it seems like that the world isn't heading for a Cold War II, from what I can tell, both the West and the East are heading toward WWIII and I am really frightened of that. I hope this crises ends soon and peacefully on top of that.
As for my main questions:
So far over in Russia, Putin has an 80% approval rating, does that mean 80% of Russian citizens currently hate or dislike Americans now???Do most Russians of the younger generations I.E. Russians born in the mid-late 80s and 90s hate Americans now? I hope not, I don't want to go through another cold war like how my parents did.
Also, do most Russians in the United States currently hate Americans as well? I hope that's not the case either.
Russians do not like the policy that the United States carried out, because they believe that this policy a lot of lies and double standards. This negative image often transferred to the country (the name, flag, etc.). But I do not think that Russian have negative to ordinary Americans. I think that you can ask about this Tim Kirby, he lives and works in Russia.
Also, would it be safe for a young American like me to travel to Russia this Winter? (Reason why I said this winter is because I can't go on vacation this summer, too busy...)
It is safe, but if you do not know Russian language, then you can get into some predicaments situations.
I think you'd better find someone in Russia who can accompany you on excursions and who can show Russia Russian eyes. I think this will be more interesting than the Red square and souvenirs of nesting dolls with hats-ushanka.
However, I do have a few more questions with that being said.
When you said that the hardcore conservatives are the ones that aren't too fond of Americans, are you referring to the older generations I.E, the Russians that grew up during the Soviet Era? Also, would it be safe for a young American like me to travel to Russia this Winter?(Reason why I said this winter is because I can't go on vacation this summer, too busy...)
Oh good grief! Of course it would be safe! Did you think you'd get mugged, or surrounded by a hostile crowd and beat up? The only potentially "unsafe" part of your travel plans is the "winter" part. Be sure to take a very warm jacket, and buy a fur hat when you get there (they're cheap). Remember, it was the winter that nailed Napoleon, and helped drive Hitler's army back out.
Yes, SOME Soviet-era types, but only a small minority of them. Also, Putin has organized a youth group that's very pro-Russia and anti-American or anti-Western. And there are a smattering of such people in other age groups as well.
Some Russian citizens have sort of a strange love-hate relationship with the US. They dream of seeing America, but they still cling to the anti-US propaganda, in part out of a necessity to combat a sense of inferiority vis-a-vis the West, and feel pride in their country. Russians' feelings about Russia vs. the West can be psychologically complex. Though that's mostly among people raised in the Soviet era.
Anyway, most Russians are fascinated by Americans.It's interesting. Canada is chopped liver, by comparison. It's all about the US, even though Canada is is many ways a more enlightened society.
These are generalizations. I hope nobody jumps on me about this.
So, OP, where in Russia are you planning to go in winter?
Some Russian citizens have sort of a strange love-hate relationship with the US. They dream of seeing America, but they still cling to the anti-US propaganda, in part out of a necessity to combat a sense of inferiority vis-a-vis the West, and feel pride in their country.
Also, would it be safe for a young American like me to travel to Russia this Winter? (Reason why I said this winter is because I can't go on vacation this summer, too busy...)
You should be fine but there are some things to take into consideration. The Department of State has a good website for that... read the "Safety and Security" section in the link below:
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(Reason why I said this winter is because I can't go on vacation this summer, too busy...)
Of course it would be safe! Did you think you'd get mugged, or surrounded by a hostile crowd and beat up? The only potentially "unsafe" part of your travel plans is the "winter" part. Be sure to take a very warm jacket, and buy a fur hat when you get there (they're cheap). Remember, it was the winter that nailed Napoleon, and helped drive Hitler's army back out.