Turkish People Describe Russians

I love roundhouse generalizations. Especially unexpectedly verisimilitudinous roundhouse generalizations--The repeated insistence of Turks that Russians are just colder versions of themselves surprises me not a little. Surprises and pleases. I like this about Turks.

I also like the Turkish way--which is hysterical, and not well thought-out, but kind--with cats and other small animals. It's also the same way, basically, that Greeks and mid-peninsula Italians have with cats. It somehow doesn't lead to the establishment of local chapters of the SPCA (where pets are euthanized), but it is kind. And nurturing. While it lasts.