You couldn't have said it better. Every word is true. Russian soul to me is a product of extreme conditions of survival . Extreme weather and extreme regimes. It is an orphaned soul that has seen the abyss and doesn't want to experience it, yet knows it is there. It hides its vulnerability behind the iron curtain of intellect. It attacks before being attacked. It leaves you before you leave him. Russian soul is a dark place. It pulls me hard and scares me too. ... :)
I too am glad to come here. :) . It is always a pleasure to read your writing . Wish you lots of success, @godflesh :)