What do Americans think of Russia?

Among Americans, just 21\% see Russia favorably, similar to the share who had a favorable view after Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea (19\%). 2 Democratic and Republican views of Russia followed similar trajectories – until Trump’s election.

Is the United States’ relationship with Russia getting worse?

The United States’ relationship with Russia is today the worst that it has been since 1985. Under Putin, Russia has become a centralized, authoritarian state and has returned as a global player, competing with the United States for influence.

Is America stuffing its democracy in Russia’s face?

In Russia in August, it seemed to have many targets: Ukraine, gay people, European dairy products and above all the United States. “America stuffs its democracy in our face,” bellowed a cabdriver named Kostya in the city of Nizhny Novgorod.

What is it like to live in Russia?

Russians are over-the-top hospitable, interested, engaged and sincere. It was common to have tea, borsch or cookies laid out on the table immediately upon being invited in. Friendly, curious, smiling, and interested in me as a guest. So many tokens of friendship were extended.

What is a typical party like in Russia?

A typical party in Russia would be to drink up all the bar and fall asleep under the table in the club; Russians love American pizza. Some of us believe American pizza (like Papa John’s) is even better in Russian than in America;

What do Russians read in Russia?

The only 2 cities in Russia Russians travel to are Moscow and St Petersburg; We love American literature. We read Dreiser, Hemingway, O. Henry and others. We are happy when our tourists ask us about Nabokov’s Master and Margarita and Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment.

What do Russians think about Americans and Starbucks?

We think Americans are absolutely crazy about Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts and have coffee with donuts at least 3 times a day. Russians don’t believe in donuts, a sandwich with caviar is our cup of coffee; Many Russians are surprised that Disneyland is originally American thing.