According to the man, because some Russians do not know English, “any purchase at the supermarket becomes a stress test, just like any request for help in a public place.”
Kalus also emphasizes the "unsmiling of the Russians."
“Foreigners are recognized primarily by the fact that they smile at strangers,” the journalist writes, noting that in Russia, smiling without reason is considered inappropriate.
At the same time, he noted that it is all the more beautiful when people smile for real.
“It really comes from the heart,” Kalus writes.
In addition, the man noted the cleanliness of the Moscow metro and the calm behavior of citizens during trips.
One of the distinguishing features of Russians is a journalist who also loves the classics of Russian literature, they “know and love their writers”.
However, Kalus notes "the controversial image of a woman in Russia."
“On the one hand, women working under socialism were considered the norm, on the other hand, they associated themselves primarily with motherhood and beauty,” the German journalist writes.
According to the author of the article, those who associate Russia with technical backwardness should visit the country and make sure that the Russians have “stable Internet”, and in Moscow there is a Wi-Fi network everywhere, including in the metro and parks. Kalus emphasized the active use of bank cards by Russians to pay for purchases.
A good cheese at the same time, the journalist believes, is a rarity in Russia.
In February, the Swedish journalist Anna-Lena Lauren spoke about her impressions of Russian public transport, noting its reliability and timely service.