Quote Originally Posted by DDT
Because in Russia, everyone is a potential threat until they are found to be friendly.
Meh... it's because in Russia you don't have to smile for people to like you, so noone bother. Saves you an effort.
I think it has something to do with "Christian ethics" being successfully taught in the West, while the Orthodox Church in Russia never really accomplished a lot. (All pomp and ceremony and tradition but little substance)
Sorry, it looks like you know nothing about the Orthodox faith.