Have I mentioned to you guys that I’m from Russia? It seems like a lot of Americans think of my country as a native land of bears, snow and KGB. All of these are rumors and disinformation, stereotypes if you wish. According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary a stereotype is a commonly held public belief about specific social groups or types of individuals. Being a native Russian I would like to tell you the real truth about Russia. I will go over some of the most common stereotypes and misconceptions and will tell you which once are truth and which ones are not.