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Five national traits that unite Russians and Americans: the opinion of an immigrant

National identity is a set of unique codes: historical, cultural, social. Of the many factors, the features inherent in certain peoples are added, recalls the author of the channel “Queen in the USA” on Yandex.Zen.

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The history of the XNUMXth and current XNUMXst centuries has developed in such a way that the political elites of the United States and Russia have always been in opposition. This could not but leave an imprint on the perception of peoples by each other.

To this day, propaganda on both sides of the ocean demonizes the images of the “American” and the “Russian”. People have been taught to fear and hate and mock each other for decades. Therefore, erroneous ideas about the inhabitants of the country across the ocean exist in both countries.

In general, these are, of course, two completely different nations: different worlds and different civilizations, each having gone its own way. Meanwhile, if we discard prejudices and look not at the individual, but at society as a whole, it is easy to notice some similar features.

1. Gigantomania

“My native country is wide.” This applies to both the States and the Russian Federation. Both countries span many kilometers, time zones and climate zones. Perhaps, from realizing the scale of their homeland, residents develop a craving for everything big: cars, apartments, houses, shops, portions. We all want to be at full height.

2. Simplicity

Both of them are distinguished by a direct, somewhat rude style of communication. Neither an American nor a Russian can boast of excessive modesty and wisdom inherent in, for example, Asians.

Even the American habit of always smiling and being exceptionally polite is shattered when the conversation turns to more specific topics.

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We all quite emotionally and vividly participate in discussions, defend our opinions and easily conduct dialogues with any interlocutor. We all know how to enjoy the little things and appreciate the moments of human happiness, which is worth nothing, but still more expensive than any money.

3. Openness

The Russians shame the Americans for their courtesy, which they consider ostentatious. Americans complain about the eternally gloomy, unfriendly faces of Russians, which are scary to look at, let alone talk to them. In fact, both behind that and behind the other are hidden cordiality, hospitality and generosity. The soul is wide open - this is about all of us in reality.

4. Chosenness

Both of our peoples are close to the spirit of messianism, both consider themselves elected. Americans see their mission in establishing democracy throughout the world. And the Russians are in the preservation and development of spiritual values ​​as opposed to Western pragmatism.

In addition, both of them feel like citizens of a superpower, therefore they feel entitled to give hints to other nations on any issues.

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5. Good appetite

We have different cuisines, different eating habits, but definitely the same appetite. Both American and Russian mouths rejoice at the big piece!

Do you think there are any other features that unite the two peoples?

Original column published on the blog. “Queen in the USA” on Yandex.Zen.

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