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Our relatively new section Russian People ( http://waytorussia.net/Features/RussianPeople.html is gaining popularity.

The concept is simple: you send us a question you would like to ask to a normal Russian, and our people go on the streets and ask these questions, whatever they are. Then we post the answers on our site.

If you have an idea about what question you would like to ask, look below and if you don't find it there, post it here (need to register first).

If you have anything to answer to the Russian people who were interviewed, please, post your answers and comments here.

Here's what we have now:

Question #1 (16/7/3): "In general I am interested what Russians think of America and its well, how to say, world-dominating politics. Or do they have enough problems in Russia itself, not to worry too much about that? Is it in other words far away from them?"

Question #2 (1/8/03): "Do you think life in Russia is very weird?"

Question #3 (1/8/03): "How Russian newscasters report news to their viewers, including women?"

Question #4 (5/9/03): "Are Russians okay with people from Finland and Sweden now? Long ago we had many wars..."

Quesiton #5 (5/9/03): "What are prices and taxes like in Russia?"

Question #6 (7/9/03): "I was curious if there was a way to a Russian's heart. I have met this beautiful Russian woman while she is here in the US studying in college. I am a US Citizien and there is very little language problem between us. I just wanted to know if there were some paticulars in which they were very fond of, attracted to, interested in ?"

Question #7 (11/9/03): "What do you do for fun?"

Question #8 (15/09/03): "What are the people in Russia like? What I mean is that what do they eat and how they look at Russia? Another thing is how do they treat each other?"

Question #9 (16/09/03): "What the russia people think about the russian cars, in comparation with japanese cars, or american cars"

Question #10 (10/08/03): "Why Russians can face life only through drinking vodka and hiding behind the mask of indifference?"

Question (15/09/03): "What could I do to look like a native russian girl?"

Question (22/09/03): "Is there a lot of racism in Russia? Do any black people live there?"

Question (24/09/03): "what is the most popular food that you eat?"

Question (30/09/03): "Why are so many russian woman looking to marry a man from the west. Is this because of more money and a better life or is it that russian men do not treat russian women well?"

Question (06/10/03): What do you think about the influence of the english lenguaje in the russian, especialy with the introdution of the occidental music and the internet?

Question (01/10/03): "Are Russians really ruthless, cynical and prone to tragedy?"

Question (3/11/03): "What does the average person earn. How much does an apartment cost to rent. Do you think you will be able to own a home. "

Question (4/11/03): "What are the good and bad things about Russia?"

Question (12/11/03): "Do you think that the US president is doing the right thing."

Question (14/11/03): "Would foreigners living in Russia ever be accepted as real Russians?"

Question (15/11/03): "What can you say about your president Putin?"

Question (17/11/03): "How good is sex with russian women?"

Question (18/11/03): "What is Russia's future? What will Russian life be like in twenty years?"

Question (21/11/03 - updated 31/01/04): "If USA opens immigration to Russia would you like to come to US? If yes, why? What about spending holidays there?"

Question (6/12/03): If each of russian has a chance to make a change in their government policy, what are they?

Question (11/12/03): "ARE ALL RUSSIAN MEN THE KIND OF MEN THAT THINK THAT WOMENS ARE STUPID AND NEED TO OBEY WHAT THEY SAY AND NOTHING ELSE."

Question (12/12/03): "Are you disgusted that there are some people in Russia such as Mikhail Khodorkovsky (currently in jail) that have been able to become billionaires in less then 10 years (since the demise of the CCCP) while the average Russian worker only earns about 100 USD per month? Especially since these people have made their money by "acquiring" formerly state owned (CCCP) industries."

Question (22/12/03): "What clothes are in style in Russia? Are Russian styles differnt from american styles?"

Question (23/12/03): "now that you know the advantages and disadvantages of each sistem would you like to return to the socialist regime?"

Question (30/12/03) "What do Russian men do special for a girl at any point in time to show they like a girl?

Question (14/01/04): "How do you feel about foreigners who come through Russia? Tourists or Long-term?

Question (14/01/04): "It has been said that Russia is both European and not. What is the most European aspect of the Russian mind,and what is the least?"

Question (13/01/04): "what is Russian life like? Is it cold, busy like new york etc."

Question (1/02/04): "Do you like to travel and see new places and cultures, and which country would you most like to visit if you could travel anywhere."

Question (1/02/04): "What is your hobby?"

Question (1/02/04): "What is the one thing that you have done so far in your life that you are most proud of?"

Question (5/2/04): "Do you drink a lot of vodka?"

Question (24/02/04): "Do Russian people see anything in common, or any similarities with the American people? For example, family values, films, economics, pride in country, mannerisms, anything?"

Question (24/02/04): "I'm in love with a russian guy what do you think russian men can like in a foreighn woman does it depend on nationality and if so what do they prefer"

Question (18/02/04): "Would you ever consider emigrating or moving to UK or any other country? If so what would be your reasons."

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Where is the best places to go for some russian food and what type of clothes do they wear

WayToRussia · Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2004 12:42 pm Post subject:

For Russian food go to Mu-Mu eateries -- they are fast food, but very quality (a bit like cantine). You can have a whole meal there with a drink for $7-$10 US. There are a few of them in Moscow - 1 next to Dobryninskaya metro, 1 on Arbat, another next to Frunzenskaya metro.

As for the clothes, it is usually something that's practical, and not very fancy. Girls like to dress in an appealing way, especially when it's warm.

Gerhard Jene · Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2004 2:57 am Post subject: Prisons or gulags?

Here is a question for you to ask the people. Would you prefer the Canadian or American style justice system and the prison system that goes with it or would you like to have the work camps (gulags) brought back? Or would you like a combination of a fair trial and the work camps for someone who is convicted of an offence? Here in Canada we no longer have the death penalty while the U.S. have a death penalty in certain states.

Gerhard Jene

Alyona · Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2004 4:00 pm Post subject:

There are no GULAGs in modern Russia Laughing

inlovewithlena · Just Starting Joined: 13 May 2004 Posts: 1

Hello I was wondering if anyone in russia has heard anything about the group Taty, or as we call them in the US, t.A.T.u. I am really big fan of both their english and russian songs, and currently studying Russia for a school project. I am also TRYING to learn RUssian, and can understand some basic vocabulary. Back to my question - Will you please let me know about what's going on with the group? I haven't heard anything over here, and as Russia is their native country, there might be something over there! Surprised

SnoopyZ · Frequent Guest Joined: 13 May 2004 Posts: 15

t.A.t.U's Dvesti Po Veshenioy (not sure of spelling) is helping me lear a lot of Russian phrases, does anyone know if there releasing a new album soon or at all?

Zach

TheDepressedYak · Just Starting Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Posts: 1

Do Russian people think their country will join the EU in the future like Poland and some of the other former Soviet states? Would they want to?

vorteks · Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2004 3:50 pm Post subject:

Ringwraith · Just Starting Joined: 05 Sep 2004 Posts: 5 Location: UK

Do all Russians have the right to a Russian external passport? Just that i've heard some people don't have "registration" and therefore can't have passports? Confused

AliceFromMoscow · WayToRussified Joined: 10 Jul 2004 Posts: 411

AliceFromMoscow · WayToRussified Joined: 10 Jul 2004 Posts: 411

Jutrzenkapolska · VIP Joined: 16 Sep 2004 Posts: 534

Question (September 15, 2004) I'm a Polishwoman interested in learning Russian.Do you think it will be difficult for me?And how is it that Russians can always understand what we Polish people are saying but we only a word here and there?

What do Russians generally think of the Polish?Do they admit that during the war they were sometimes as horrific to us as the Germans?

What is religion in Russia like? When the communist government banned all organized religion from what,1917 to what,1991 did many people still practise? Are there any Roman Catholics in Russia?

Is it true that Russians are so homophobic?

Generally, Russians are total assholes to strangers and then slowly warm up to them.Why is this?

Do you know any KGB jokes?

AliceFromMoscow · WayToRussified Joined: 10 Jul 2004 Posts: 411

Jutrzenkapolska · VIP Joined: 16 Sep 2004 Posts: 534

Dla mnie z koleji, język czeski wygląda po prostu prześmiesznie.
Laughing

No, niestety moje pytania zabrzmiały trochę stereotypykalnie, ale przecież na tym forumie uogólniamy.

I Rosjanie, przynajmiej w mojim doświadczeniu, naprawde nie są najmilsi do nieznajomych.

(As for me, the Czech language looks mad funny.Unfortunatly,my questions did sound a bit stereotypical but we are talking in generalities here.And Russians, at least in my experience, really aren't the friendliest to those they don't know.)