Stereotypes about Russians
Stereotypes about Russians include actual or imagined characteristics of Russians used by people who view Russians as a single and homogeneous group.
These stereotypes in popular culture reflect increasing Russophobia.[1]
Common stereotypes
[edit]Russians are often characterized as being grim and stoic, not smiling.[citation needed]
Another widely held stereotype portrays Russians as heavy drinkers, particularly of vodka. This image has historical roots and has been reinforced through media portrayals, despite public health efforts in modern Russia to reduce alcohol consumption.[2]
Since the times of the Cold War, the Soviet Union, and later Russia are the traditional antagonists of the United States, which affects the stereotypes of Russians in American popular culture. In Cold War spy fiction, Russian women are often depicted as beautiful, seductive, and deadly spies.[1]
See also
[edit]- Anti-Russian sentiment
- Grandfather Ivan
- New Russians
- Orc (slang), more recent stereotypes of Russians influenced by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Fedorova, Anastasia. "Luc Besson's spy thriller Anna shows the West is still hung up on harmful stereotypes of Russian women". The Calvert Journal. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ Suddath, Claire (2010-01-05). "Russians and Vodka". TIME. Retrieved 2025-04-07.