New Pope denounces Russia for attacking Ukraine

[Xolodno]

27. Thank you, and I appreciate that.

But sad to say, kind of used to it, all the way back to the Cold War era. Many Western and Central Europeans consider us just a whiter version of Mongols. Granted I'm a part of exiles from a century ago from the Tsar, but we managed to keep our heritage, language, customs, etc. (of course recent Russians who have left look at me funny sometimes when we speak the language, sounds like I'm speaking the kings English because the dialect is so old).

Worked to my advantage when I was touring France and Italy, scammers backed away from me when I started speaking Russian, one even said, "oh shit, you're Russian". Didn't work so well in Egypt, apparently, a lot of Russians visit there and the government in Moscow helps quite a bit. Too bad my wife who is half Iranian didn't know any words from her heritage (yes I know, two groups of people trying to kill each other for centuries...get married).

As for the Russian Orthodox Church, yes, they have influence in the government again, but nowhere near at the level of the time of the Tsar. So don't take too much stock in that. And the war is definately being fueled by propoganda, but most don't realize what is fueling the propoganda, its paranoia. Not saying its right or justified. But I do understand it and how it can be manipulated. One thing I've learned in life, we often only have half the story, which is often quite true in every nation. I've traveled enough and met enough people to see and understand different perspectives.

Oh and I apologize for telling you "to go fuck yourself" in Russian. There is actually a few different ways to say that in the language, go figure.