The most common Russian Stereotypes

First of all I would like to say that one day I’ll go to Russia! I don’t know why, how or when… but I WILL!

When we talk about russian stereotypes, often is: Winter, Vodka and Bears.

You’ve probably heard a lot of “facts”, myths and stereotypes about Russia. Find out which Russian “stereotypes” are actually true!

THE MOST COMMON RUSSIAN STEREOTYPES:

• All the Russians are Soviets (that is probably by far the largest stereotype).
• All the Russian hate Americans.
• All the Russians are spies.
• There are only 2 seasons in Russia: winter, and nuclear winter
• Russia is the world’s largest vodka republic
• Most of Russians do not drink water, only vodka.
• In Russia there are not ugly girls, it just depends on how much vodka you drunk.
• There are no Russian women, only Russian men without penises.
• Russian women are gorgeous and they are available for sale throughout the internet and you can buy your own one as a souvenir (even if you haven’t been to the country!) by typing “free screensavers” into Google!
• Russian food is bad even for British standards.
• Everyone know and sing the very popular song Katyusha.
• All the Russians play gymnastics, wrestling, boxe and have very large bodies.
• In Russia there is an organized crime (the rise of Russian and former Soviet mobsters with the collapse of the Soviet Union).
• In Russia everyone is atheist.