The historical, cultural, natural and other prerequisites for formation of patterns of thoughts and mentality of the modern Russian citizens are considered in the article. Their interpretation will allow Europeans and Americans to increase effectiveness of their communication with Russians and among them: to make the right policy decisions by politicians separating the Russian people’ interests from their governments’ interests; to do business more effectively in Russia and to benefit from the tendency of the Russian people to combine laziness and great work capacity; to increase mutual understanding between Russians and the citizens of the Western countries and to improve cultural, scientific and touristic exchanges between them.
Keywords: Aggressiveness, Mentality, Nature, Peacefulness, Russian Soul, Trustfulness
