I've met many Russians.
My statements are based on analytical analysis of media consumption during my 20+ year Journalism career. Now, I consume data from NPR, MSN homepage, and YouTube.
My background saw the creation of a global community anchored on respect for the environment slowly dissolve into the inevitable oil and gas industry takeover. Look at the Hemp Revolution and you'll find the cynicism from which this blog originates from each week. Now into eternity.