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Moreover, the portrayal of Russia as a homogenous, traditional society devoid of issues like homelessness, addiction, and abuse is misleading. The truth is complicated; yes, there are challenges in any society, but the idealized view of Russia as some sort of utopia is a fantasy. Many Westerners fail to recognize that, much like in the U.S., Russian citizens grapple with a variety of social issues.