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> Also, this is probably the last thing that comes to mind about Russians in general. For the most part, they are notoriously individualistic. You understand "

• geoka9 13y ago
  > You understand "individualistic" in some specific (probably american) way. No, I meant individualistic in a "mostly devoid of the sense of social responsibility" way. In fact, it's a common meme in Russia to lament the lack of a sense of unity pervasive in the culture (the closeness of family/friends notwithstanding) .
  • oddx 13y ago
    In this definition yes, modern Russian people are individualists. But in sense > Extreme cold and very dark days tend to bring people together That is in the sense of small close group they are more collectivists than many of western countries.