why is russia so ************?

Answer 1

Because there NWO RED and we are NWO WHITE.

Look at the stars.....

Answer 2

The girl hit the nail in the head. Whats good for America is poison for Russia.
The US is built upon the belief that a strong central government is the worst thing that could happen. Based on their personal experience. That is why america is unique, not the democrazy or bill of rights part because they basically copied what the french wrote.
You may chose to argue that if russia has a strong central govt then people are being foced to do some things. True. However, no matter how you cut it, the people that occupy Eurasia will always be there and they MUST find a way to coexist (with minimal crime) if instead you created 50 new countries the WWIII truly would be a possibility. This is why politically Russia will always be diffrent then the US.
Culturally. Russians have a common history that bonds them all the way to Ghengis Khan and the prince of Moscow. Unlike in the US where everyones path is different and all they share is a common vision/future, in Russia everyone is tied to Eurasia and what it has experienced.
Ethnically. Russia has many different groups, but they have coexisted for hundreds of years so that cultures have overlapped and a "christian" russian will actually have many habits/custums similar to his "muslim" or "gypsy" or "tartar" or "asian" neighbor.
In addtion Russia is and always will be a strong agrarian nation and that will never change because if they do the world will start to starve.
In terms of educational standards and achievements, you have but to look in a history book and you will find the obvious answer.
But the MAIN difference between YOU and russians is that they can look at another group and ACCEPT them and their ideas/beliefs/wishes regardless of how different it may be. They do this naturally because by virtue of being a russian you are raised to accept different people and ideas and recognize them as valid. YOU just looked at someone else and said, hey thats not the way to do it! why? because YOU don't do it?

I will end saying this....in another 10 years when american has pissed everyone off and China is buying up all existing oil. We will then see how advanced YOU are when you are forced to use bycicles and horses as modes of transportation.
Don't worry, the Russians at least won't make fun of you

Answer 3

Not to answer a question with a question but, have you ever considered that you are not only analyzing a country that is still only a few decades into a new type of government but also a country that has a completely different culture than you are familiar with?
When you look at a different country/culture you have to remember that they may have different religions, histories, and beliefs than you yourself. You may find Russians ************, but I imagine a few of them might find you ************.

Answer 4

Russia may be backward comparing to US, Europe, Japan and a few Asian tiger economies, but is it still backyard when it is compared to Latin America, Middle East, or Africa, I don't think so, at the very least, Russia's education system has produced some of the world best engineers, Russia can put human into space, Russia has many billionaires, and Russian living standards are better than most REAL poor countries, is Russia far from realizing its full potential, absolutely, is Russia particularly backyard? Absolutely not, you know, US and EU citizens are not the whole world, there are billions of people who will be absolutely thrilled have they been asked to live in Russia.

Answer 5

Russia is not backward, though one may think so because of its vast territory, low population level, harsh climate. But Canada or Alaska having the similar "problem".
Russia has rich culture, history, many great, famous people were born here. Russian economy is growing with good speed.
Should we(russians) not to venture themselves into some "turbulence" Russia may became a truly world leader along with US, Europe, China, Japan in the nearest future.

Answer 6

What the hell do you mean ************? I'm willing to bet youve never been there and you have no idea what youre talking about. You obviously just asked this question to stir some **** up. ********.

Answer 7

Communism for a lot of years left the average people with no money.

Answer 8

They got a McDonalds in Moscow - whats the problem??

Answer 9

backwards? it's just different ..what's good for USA is deadly for Russia:)

Answer 10

i don't know. but i've met a few Russians worth talking too. and remembering

Answer 11

Democracy is still new and needs time to develop.

It doesn't happen overnight.