Quote Originally Posted by Deborski View Post
Oh, my view of Russia is far from cloudless. To be honest, I have a love/hate relationship with your country! I am well aware of the racism, homophobia and sexism in Russia and had I been an African-American, the story would have been different I am sure.

Again, these are just my own personal experiences. Please, everyone! Don't assume that I therefore think everything in Russia is perfect or that everything in America is horrible. My views are really not that black and white. I see all the colors of the rainbow... even the shades of grey)))
I imagine there are always extremes wherever, whatever country, one looks. But I believe there are always people of reasonable mind, too. We're all examples of that. We get along, and exchange our ideas, and desire to learn. That makes life worthwhile wherever we are.