The stereotypes around Russian and Chinese tourists have a lot to do with relative wealth, I think. If you're from Russia or China and you decide to go to Europ

The stereotypes around Russian and Chinese tourists have a lot to do with relative wealth, I think. If you're from Russia or China and you decide to go to Europe (or in the case of Russia more specifically Western Europe) for a vacation, you are likely fairly well-off in your home country even if your relative wealth doesn't necessarily translate to the country you're visting. This comes with a certain sense of entitlement typical of "new money". The part about Russians being more aggressive (I'd even say more likely to credibly threaten violence) might have to do with the level of corruption in Russia making it more likely for you to get away with even violent crime if you can afford it. At least this would match what Russian ex-pats I've met say about their home country. I'd say American tourists in Europe are generally relatively well-behaved because they're conscious of how they might be perceived (remember the travel advice to pretend you're Canadian?) but e.g. in Germany they're often known for being noisy, which is generally seen as rude. I've heard a lot of complaints about American tourists "talking too loud" even in regular conversation, and the heavy use and expectation of "social smiling" (i.e. feigning friendliness as courtesy) can be extremely off-putting.