In general, talking to representatives of the US, I realized that the citizens of this great state are very rough, and sometimes even a mistaken idea of what is happening in our country.
What Americans think about the Russian?Well, I would say that the whole of the inhabitants of our country, they do not think more than any other nation of the world.Although, of course, it should be noted, Russia, in view of the scale of its territory in recent years has become more and more popular tourist destination.
Section 1. What do Americans think about the Russian.Where we live
For the most part US residents believe that we all live in huge, politically and economically strong country.Besides, our military power can be considered as a source of pride.
However their erroneous opinion and geographic illiteracy, the territory of Russia is a huge refrigerator, which is not just a cold and terribly cold.And, in general, Americans believe that the word "Siberia" and "Russia" simply synonymous.
Further more interesting: Ask someone to name a few of them Russian cities.I'm pretty sure that the answer you hear: Moscow, St. Petersburg, well, maybe, Kazan and Kaliningrad.Although, perhaps, and nothing to be surprised, because now there is only travel outside major cities like even have a feeling that civilization, and with it the quality of the road, street lighting and public spaces, just come to an end.
How they actually surprised when I finally visited Moscow understands that the Red Square bears do not go.But local residents are not forced to make a living by hunting, ugly dressed in sheepskin coats, fur cap and boots.
What Americans think about the Russian.What we
interesting and unusual.In general, we can say that American attitudes toward Russian rather ambiguous.For example, many believe we have a very hard-working nation, for which simply unnatural to sit around: Men always something to master, and the women regularly engage in cooking or crafts.
Foreigners often wonder, how do we, who have a modest salary, manages so fashionable and stylish dress, buy the most expensive cars in the world, ride the luxurious resorts and settle in the most comfortable apartment.Russian love and generous holidays.Being on vacation or taking guests themselves, they are literally willing to share the latest.Favorite dishes of Russians believe Americans soup or soup, dumplings and red or black caviar.
Women Dress beautiful and elegant, even going shopping at the nearby supermarket.Men are actively involved in sports, meet with friends and take on the impressive size cars.
But, nevertheless, unfortunately for us its fame drinkers and that is why the Russian people in foreign literature and film is often portrayed as a drunk and a bottle of vodka.However, it is insulting?
What Americans think about the Russian.Our compatriots in the United States
Before disclosing the topic, I would like to clarify that under the concept of "Russian America" in the majority of cases involve not just Russians, and all the people from the former Soviet Union that their native language find it great and mighty- Russians, Ukrainians, Jews, Tajiks.
Coming up permanent residence in America, the Russians, as a rule, try to stick to the traditional way of life for them.They often go to visit, to give their younger Russian-speaking kindergartens and schools organize abundant feast, resting in a big way, prepare food on their own, without succumbing to the seduction of fast food restaurants.
Russian life in America is not always folded so rosy as it might seem at first glance.Because of the language barrier is not immediately able to find high-paying job, go to college, or even go to classes at a driving school.
In fact, the early years of residence in the United States is very much like running in circles, many people are returning, remains the same only the most hardy and determined.
