At least, among the younger generation the reputation of Russia and attitudes toward Russia are not negative. Russia is not viewed as an enemy or villain, but rather as one of the countries out there. The bigger
doi:10.1080/19409419.2015.1082408Bill BowringBirkbeck CollegeUniversity of LondonRussian Journal of Communication
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