Rainbows Are Not Welcome

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It is a common knowledge, that Russian society is less than tolerant when it comes to homosexuals. Homosexual tourists in Russia have to be vigilant about not showing their affection in public, otherwise, they will be most likely attacked, physically threatened or even killed.This is when the rest of the world celebrates the equal rights movement or gay marriage laws.

How many years will it take before Russian society develops any kind of tolerance towards LGBT community? We do not know. Nobody knows. But the question that we want to address in this post is: why are Russians so homophobic? 

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The Real Reason Why Russians Don't Smile

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You might hear all kinds of explanations why Russians don't smile. Some of them point out that Russians need a sufficient reason to smile, like a joke. Or that a smile should be a sincere indication of someone's good mood.

These explanations would be fine and dandy if they addressed the root of the problem, however, they do not. They only label the behavior or right it off as a "custom". The real reason why Russians do not smile is much more disturbing.

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Is Russophobia Real?

What is Russophobia?

The most obvious answer is: Russophobia is the fear of Russia and Russians.

Unfortunately, in reality, the answer is way more complicated than that.

In this post we will examine whether Russophobia is real and, if it is, should people be afraid of Russia and Russians. 

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Why Russians Love Stalin but Hate Yeltsin and Gorbachev

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Do you know that many Russians still love and long for Stalin? 

Do you know that most Russians still hate Yeltsin and Gorbachev?

Do you know the reason why?

The answer is quite simple. It relates to our previous posts and can be summed up in two words: slave mentality. 

So what is it about Stalin, Yeltsin, and Gorbachev that evoke strong emotions in Russians?

Read more to find out.

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When Did It All Go Wrong? (Part 2)

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In Part 1 we learned that Russia is lagging behind other civilized nations when it comes to economic, social, and political development. 

The stagnation was apparent during the Soviet times, and even way before that, during the rule of Nicolas I. 

So, when did Russia start falling behind?

In this post, we will take a look at some historical and geographical aspects that kept Russia behind while other Western nations were making progress.

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When Did It All Go Wrong? (Part 1)

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In our last post, we explained the features that define slave mentality. Among them are Stockholm syndrome, learned helplessness, and low productivity / efficiency. 

In this post, we will try to look at Russian history and the specific conditions that made Russian character somewhat unique.

Russia is mostly a European nation. Even though geographically it is stretched across both Europe and Asia and the significant portion of its landmass is in Asia, the majority of the population resides in Europe. The capital and the cultural centers can be found in European part as well. Basically, Russia as a nation evolved in Europe and then spread to the neighboring territories. So, how does Russia measure up to other European countries? 

Unfortunately, all the data clearly indicates that Russia as a nation is behind other developed European countries when it comes to the economy, political situation and social progress. At some point of its development, Russia started falling behind. 

Basically, we will try to figure out when and how the development of Russia as a country started to lag behind from its European rivals. When and how did it all go so wrong? 

Is There Anything Good About Russian Men?

So, after writing all those posts dedicated to Russian men, the only question remains: is there anything good about Russian men? The obvious answer is "no". The actual answer is more complicated than that. 

To answer this question we need to examine, what exactly happened to Russian men and is there any hope for them in the future. 

As a hint, we would like to say this: while there's life, there is hope. Or, as they say in Russia, "hope dies last".

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Russian Men and Why You Need to Avoid Them at All Cost (Part 5)

In our previous post, we examined Russia's rankings compared to other countries. It is evident that lack of social progress, political and economic freedom as well as other conditions shaped and defined Russia as a country and its society for the entire Russian history. 

In today's post, we will examine the mentality that seems to be so prevalent among Russian men (and women). 

As we already know, Russia is behind the times in every aspect of human development and will never (at least for the next several hundred years) will be able to catch up to the rest of the developed world. 

So what is it about Russian mentality that makes people so obviously different? What is it about Russian society that allows people like Lenin, Stalin, and Putin, and all the rulers before them, reign with unlimited authority? What makes Russians so notoriously patient and gullible?

This is a difficult question, but the answer is surprisingly simple. 

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Russian Men and Why You Need to Avoid Them at All Cost (Part 2)

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So, this is what we know so far: Russian men are not the most faithful people in the world; they also have problems with hygiene and are not aesthetically pleasing. 

Are there more negative things about Russian men?  Of course, there are. We barely scratched the surface.

Today we will examine one more.


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Russian Men and Why You Need to Avoid Them at All Cost (Part 1)

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Russian men... There are so many words that come to mind when you think of Russian men, but since most of them are quite inappropriate, we won't be able to post them here.

If you are a woman and think of marrying one, here is a word of advice: run, run away as fast as you can and don't look back.


If you are a man and you need to deal with Russians for some weird reason, avoid at all cost. Unless you are suicidal and have nothing to lose.


Are Russian men as bad as they portray them in Hollywood movies? Definitely, yes. In fact, they are worse. So, what is it about Russian men that makes them so horrible? The answer might surprise you...

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All You Really Need to Know about Russian Women

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Russian women are famous around the world for their beauty, femininity and... submissiveness.

So, what do you need to know about Russian women?

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Why are Russians so Racist?

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An African American friend of us approached us one day and told us that it was always her dream to go to Russia. Our advice was, "Wait for another ten years. At least."


So, why Russians are so racist? Were they always that racist or is it something new?
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Russia: What is Going on Right Now? (Part 1)

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The situation is very clear to everyone who has some initial critical thinking skills. Russian society is split over Putin's rule. The split is quite dramatic, but it is not even. More than 50% of Russians want to live under Putin, while the other, a much smaller yet quite vocal part of the population, is not happy with where the country is going under Putin's rule.

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What Russians Think about America (Part 2): the U.S. Envy

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In our last post, we discussed the overwhelming ignorance that penetrates Russian society on the whole when it comes to its skewed knowledge of the U.S. This time, we will briefly describe "the U.S. envy."

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What Russians Think about America (Part 1): Willful Ignorance

The simplest and the most straightforward way to describe how Russians view the U.S. can be summed up in just two words: ignorance and envy.

The majority of Russian people know very little about the States, despite being exposed to a huge amount of American-made TV programs and movies, using American products from jeans to software and smartphones. They learn bits and pieces from (mostly) Russian TV programs about the U.S.A. that provide insufficient and somewhat skewed information. In their daily lives, Russians are inundated by all those negative reports they watch on TV. Russian audience is "conveniently" exposed to gruesome images of frequent shootings, police brutality, mass protests, American atrocities and acts of aggression in other countries. All in all, Russian TV portrays America as a big powerful bully that is out to get 'em. Remembering the fact that Russia suffered tremendous devastation during the World War 2, it is only logical for the Russian people to expect their president fulfills his one and only duty: to protect Russia from foreign invaders.

So, what are some of the myths about America and Americans that the majority of Russian people share and how did they come about?

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Alcoholism, Vitamin D Deficiency, Depression, Life Satisfaction Index, and Suicide Rates

The rate of suicide has been steadily declining in Russia. Nevertheless, Russia remains on top of the list when it comes to countries with highest suicide rates in the world. Right now the country stands at #14 in the world according to Wikipedia.  Source

It is even more disturbing that teenage suicide rates are three times higher in Russia than the world average.

One of the points to keep in mind is that more males commit suicides than females in every age group, and it is especially noticeable after the age of fifteen, when males commit suicides almost twice as often as females. Source

So, what are some of the reasons that make Russia a suicidal nation?

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Vodka People

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NOT ALL RUSSIANS DRINK VODKA. Please remember that. Some Russians don't drink any alcoholic beverages. But they are outnumbered by those who do.

So how bad is it, really? Do Russians drink like a fish? If they do, why do they do it?

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What is Wrong with Russians?

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Russians look and dress (somewhat) European (except for those see-through clothes, but we will address this issue in our later posts). However, when you get to know Russians better, you realize a very important fact: Russians look European, but they do not act or think like Europeans.

So, what is wrong with Russians?

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What is Wrong with Russia?

Russia is a beautiful country. It has everything other countries wish for: vast spaces, stunning landscapes, beautiful forests, crystal clear waters, all imaginary resources from aluminum to zinc, gold, silver, oil, gas.... Yet the country has suffered extreme devastation, not only during both world wars but also throughout modern times. Communist ideology and planned economy pulled it down the history drain more than once. It seems that the Moloch of history has opened its hungry mouth once again, ready to drain Russia of what is left.

So... what is wrong with Mother Russia?

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