Emperor Alexander III said that Russia has only two reliable friends: her army and navy... However, the Russians do not lose faith in friendship between peoples and in the course of the April poll they called the most friendly countries to Russia.
The poll, initiated by the Public Opinion Foundation, was attended by 1,500 people from 53 regions of the Russian Federation. Of these, only 1% called the United States, Ukraine and Turkey friendly countries.
Here are the states in the top ten of the rating.
10. France
The homeland of the Musketeers was named as a country sympathetic to Russia by 6% of the respondents. The 2017 presidential elections will probably contribute to the warming of relations between states, as Marine Le Pen is among the presidential candidates.
9.Iran and Israel
Both countries received 7% of the respondents' votes. Russia has had close relations with Iran since Soviet times. During the Great Patriotic War, the countries conducted active bilateral trade, in the 90s Russia helped develop the Iranian nuclear program, and in 2005 it was the seventh most important trading partner of Iran. In addition, the countries are actively cooperating in Syria.
As for the Promised Land, it is worth remembering that over a million former Soviet citizens live there.
8. Japan and Germany
8% of respondents called these countries friendly towards Russia. However, it is not so easy to understand the attitude of the descendants of the samurai towards the Russians. The politeness taught to Japanese people since childhood will prevent them from openly expressing negative feelings. And if we recall the repeated conflicts between Russia and Japan in the past, it becomes clear why such a small number of respondents consider the Japanese people close.
There were also rapprochements and conflicts in Russian-German relations. The most memorable and bloody of which took place in 1941-45. At the same time, when answering the question about which powers it is most important for Russia to cooperate with, Germany was named by 22% (4th place).
7. Venezuela
9% of respondents recalled colorful Venezuela. Relations between the countries have improved significantly since the beginning of the presidency of Hugo Chavez. In 2009, Russia and Venezuela abandoned visa regimes; they closely cooperate in the oil and military-technical sectors.
6. Brazil
Sunny Brazil, which won 10% of the vote, and Russia have common interests in trade, space and the military. This country is the largest trade partner of the Russian Federation in Latin America. And smiling and cheerful Brazilians are always glad to Russian tourists.
5. Cuba
The island of dawn crimson is famous for its cigars, rum, coffee and good attitude to Russian tourists. Many Cubans of the older generation studied in the USSR, so they have a special attitude towards the inhabitants of Russia. 15% of the respondents are sure that Cubans are friendly. There are, however, those who call the Russians "bolos" in the meaning of "rude", "uncouth".
4. India
Have you ever heard the expression «Hindi rusi bhai bhai» ("Indians and Russians are brothers")? This slogan was spread from the 50s to the 80s of the last century. In this century, India and Russia still have friendly relations (26% of respondents think so), especially in the fields of science, industry and security. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi once said that every child in India knows Russia is a best friend.
3. Kazakhstan
Third place in the ranking of the countries most friendly to Russia and 50% of the poll participants. About 4 million Russians live in Kazakhstan, and about a million ethnic Kazakhs in Russia.23% of the respondents stated about the primary need to establish further economic relations with Kazakhstan.
2. China
56% of those surveyed are sure that the Chinese have a good attitude towards Russians. And that it is very beneficial for Russia to build economic relations with the Celestial Empire (49%). Many Chinese people believe that Russians are generous, stubborn and sincere, but they drink a lot.
1. Belarus
68% of respondents said that Belarus is the most friendly country to Russia... And 35% said the importance of economic cooperation. Belarusians are Slavs, people close to Russians in spirit, with a long shared history. And despite the emerging disagreements among Russian and Belarusian politicians, the citizens of the two states respect and sympathize with each other.
Kazakhstan. If Russia turns her back on him, she will be a hrindian. Many countries will want to conquer it.
Y-yes ... Japan. Who made this rating? In this state, they are still reviewing the results of the Second World War and challenging the ownership of the Kuriles!
I recently read the news that Kazakhstan does not want to go for rapprochement with Russia.
Belarus. Either we don’t supply them with buckwheat, or tests for coronavirus are useless.
China. Perhaps the most sincere country in relation to Russia. However, we will not have time to blink, as the Chinese our Siberia and the Urals seize for themselves. "Dormant snake for the time being."
Brazil. The relationship is definitely not friendly.
Israel. We support the Syrians, and Jews and Arabs have long been at enmity. So there is nothing to talk about friendship.
Cuba. How much can you repeat: WELL AND WHAT, WHAT THEY HAVE SOVIET CARS AND BUILDINGS! THEY ONLY LOVE OUR MONEY.
the former states of the USSR can really be a friend
And where are the Serbs?
Franks, Germans, Japanese))) friends of Russia. What idiot posted this? And where is Serbia ???
Public Opinion Foundation.
They are all friends while they need something, especially China - the standard of cunning. Worse than any enemy. You know what to expect from enemies, but they only need our land, forest.