The Bear Minimum: Russian Vodka and Endless Winters

What this episode covers

In this episode of Breaking Borders, Nick and Greg from Russia have joined us to tackle some common stereotypes about Russia, such as drinking vodka, being unfriendly, or living in extreme cold. They explain the historical and cultural reasons behind these ideas and clarify what is accurate and what is exaggerated.They also share their experiences living in China, highlighting cultural differences and misunderstandings.In the end, they show that Russia is highly diverse and that people should be understood as individuals rather than merely through stereotypes.

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