Thread: Are native Russian speakers 'language snobs' or tolerant?

Originally Posted by Hanna

Doesn't it make him sound stupid or uneducated when he speaks? I mean many Russians (but certainly not all, I know!) have very high views of him, even today.

I think this allowed him to appeal to the feelings of non-Russians. Like if he said "look I am also not Russian, if I want something done, it is not for the Russian imperialism, it is for us all who lives in the USSR".

Originally Posted by Anixx

I think this allowed him to appeal to the feelings of non-Russians. Like if he said "look I am also not Russian, if I want something done, it is not for the Russian imperialism, it is for us all who lives in the USSR".

Interesting response! Thanks!