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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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 2)

"Fifth Column Among Us". This banner was displayed on
one of the largest bookstores in Moscow.
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In our last post, we discussed what groups of people openly support the Putin's regime. In this post, we will examine the groups that oppose his rule.

It is important to point out that, according to many leading economists, the Russian society, on the whole, would benefit from changing the current leadership model. However, very few understand it and even fewer are willing to declare this openly.

According to the IMF, the Russian economy was in a stall mode after Crimea, especially with Putin keeping a nose-up attitude. When the war with Ukraine broke out, with oil prices falling, the Russian economy entered a nosedive. Now, as sanctions are taking their toll on the Russian economy, it is basically in a tailspin. The prices continue to grow, and they are growing faster than the paychecks. Actually, the paychecks are getting smaller. The trickle-down effect is working against Russians because there is not much to trickle down these days. Source

So who are all those brave souls who are willing to admit that something is just not right up there, in the higher echelons of power?

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