This is about the Greeks, but it is very similar to the attitude towards Russians in America. In the course of the play, I will add some thoughts from myself, about the attitude towards Russians in America.

I’ll just say right away that about America this is not a general attitude, but isolated cases. Basically, Americans don't care where the person came from. As long as it was normal.

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We live in an age of the influence of stereotypes on the human mind. It seems that in our time people have forgotten how to analyze, think logically, as the Bible says, "separate the wheat from the chaff."

However, in order to get to know any people, you need to live in this country, or read a lot about it in modern Russian literature.

It also has its own propaganda and the lack of alternative information greatly influences people's opinions. Now closely communicating with a society that is new to me, I suddenly began to realize how many people treat Russians through the prism of their stereotypes, and this despite the fact that the Greeks are very friendly to us.

However, stereotypical thinking among foreigners develops not only thanks to propaganda, but fellow citizens themselves give rise to such an opinion.

The first stereotype that I came across in Greek classes was that when people talk about Russians, they associate them with alcoholics. Greece is a tourist country in which our citizens love to relax.

And how Russians relax, basically, it is known that it is everyday drinking, starting from lunch, and even in the morning. But this is still a decent part of the population, people who were able to earn money for holidays abroad. I can imagine how shocked they would be if they saw the heroes of Gordon's Male and Female program. Many hotel workers have seen enough of this.

But on the other hand, Russia is not the most drinking country in the world, and even in Greece, many drink, but for some reason, when they speak Russian, foreigners answer in chorus vodka, not Pushkin, not Mendeleev, not Lomonosov, but vodka, although now in Russia others drink more alcoholic drinks. Probably, this opinion is connected not with the fact that our fellow citizens drink, but with the fact that they do not know the measure, they cannot stop in time.

There is such a thing in America, but as I said, it's just individual cases. But the association with Russia is usually followed by: Moscow, a drunkard and the Russian mafia.

The second stereotype, again generated by our compatriots, is that Russian citizens have a lot of money, they are terribly generous and are ready to just throw them on the streets, since there is nowhere to put them.

The Greeks seriously believe that there is no crisis in Russia, but they have a terrible economic crisis in their country, but at the same time, 200 euros is not money for them, they are also not very economical in public services, water is poured an unmeasured amount. And they don’t really understand when suddenly a Russian person saves electricity and water, trades for every 100 euros.

This applies more to Russian tourists than to local Russian Americans, although this does happen. It is clear that far from poor people come to the USA on a tour package. Yes, they litter with money, yes, they spread their fingers and all that. However, local Russians also try to buy a Lexus or a Mercedes.

The third stereotype is the belief that Russia rich country, and despite any economic crises, sanctions, etc. it can support the whole of Europe, left and right, distributing bad loans, and the euro in Russia costs 4 rubles. In a word, he will help everyone, save everyone and completely free of charge.

Well, it doesn't, of course. America is a very rich country, so Russia was not even close.

The fourth stereotype for the Greeks is that Russia for them is the two cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg, and, probably, Siberia, but it is somewhere in the same place with these cities. When they ask you where you are from and at the same time they themselves answer the question with a question: “From Moscow?”.

And if they suddenly hear some unknown city, they are very surprised. Naturally, the largest part of Russian tourists travels from Moscow and St. Petersburg, but I knew other cities in Greece besides Athens and Thessaloniki before coming to Greece, but they didn’t.

A lot of the Americans I've talked to have little idea where Russia is. In Chicago, the usual answer is: “Somewhere near Poland,” because there are a lot of Poles here.

The fifth stereotype is the weather. In Greece, the temperature is already +6, it’s already cold, everyone is freezing, they put on boots, so the Russian frosts are simply terrible for them, and the snow lying on the street all winter is just a miracle, but when I say that I’m from the south of Russia and basically all winter we have a temperature of +3 - 0, or -4 - -6 (although it can be up to -20) and the snow does not lie all winter, but constantly, then it melts, then it falls again, which is why the city is constantly slushy, then this they are very surprised.

Yes, the Americans have heard about Siberia. And many people think that the climate in Russia is cold.

The sixth stereotype that I encountered is the worship of Putin V.V., they claim that we have his portrait hanging in every house, and he is the most important for us. main man and an example to follow. In their opinion, our citizens absolutely cannot perceive the president in democratic values, on an equal footing, as ordinary person, and erected it on an inaccessible pedestal.

It is unlikely. Few people know the name of the Russian leader, as he is rarely shown on TV.

The seventh stereotype is that Russia, in its own way, political structure is no different from China and North Korea, because they believe that we still have communism and dictatorship. How strong is the fear of communism among foreigners, just as we have before fascism.

Americans are not interested in such things.

And the last thing I came across, for today, is the opinion of foreigners that Russians are very aggressive, belligerent and inadequate, they keep Kalashnikovs under their pillows and at any moment they can punch them in the face. Of course, they turned down the Kalashnikovs, but about the aggressiveness in what, they are right.

Greece - sunny and amazing country with a wonderful mild climate, with many ancient sights and diverse entertainment. There is hardly a person who will remain indifferent to Greece. The sea is warm, the sun gives us its warmth. What about people? Will you be welcome guests in this unique country.

Greeks are very hospitable and friendly. They love to talk. It is not for nothing that the Greek philosopher Socrates "truth is born in disputes." Even if you just ask a passer-by on the street how to get "to the library" - be sure, he will explain to you in detail how, where and by whom this library itself was built. They like to talk about politics and economics, especially now in connection with the crisis situation in the country. In general, the Greeks greatly appreciate and cherish their heritage. There are many locals who can tell you myths better than any guide.

Orthodox Greeks very much honor traditions and make various ceremonies. Baptism is considered very important event in the life of every person, and therefore celebrated on a grand scale. This is a rather superstitious people, they believe in the paranormal and the supernatural. Each region and small village has its own traditions and superstitions.

It is worth warning that, as drivers, the Greeks are not particularly attentive, so you should look around. Many tourists are amused by a trip in a Greek taxi. This is a kind of "extreme". The Greeks have another negative trait- unpunctuality. If you have agreed on a meeting, then be sure that the person will either be late (and decently), or reschedule the meeting. It is worth noting that the Greeks are strict about silence, although they themselves are quite emotional. During the midday siesta (14-16 pm) you should not make noise, because. you may have problems not only with neighbors, but also with the police. The Greeks love children very much and spoil them a lot (perhaps even too much). Children are allowed to do almost everything that Russian mothers, at the sight of a simply uncontrollable grimy miracle, can have a heart attack.

What surprises tourists visiting this country is the almost absence of crime. Of course, there are cases, but quite rarely.

A separate conversation about the relationship of the Greeks to the Russians, namely to our lovely ladies. Greek women do not particularly please local men with beauty and grace. Whether business our beauties! Greek men are quite attractive, and when you look into their bottomless eyes, many ladies lose their minds. Be careful, the Greeks are very easy to holiday romances, it is unlikely that you will be offered a hand and a heart (although such a development of events takes place). The attitude of the Greeks towards Russians is quite good and even friendly. They love to invite guests and even give gifts. If you meet a Greek for the second time, you are already good friend. Although not everywhere, in some distant dreams, people do not particularly please tourists with their hospitality. Do not forget that sometimes the tourists themselves do not behave very friendly and hospitable. But the attitude towards immigrants is completely different. “Like, they themselves have no work, but here they still come in large numbers.” Summing up all of the above, we can conclude that in Greece you will be welcome, they will be treated as a long-awaited guest. But do not forget that "home is better."

The generosity and hospitality of modern Greece is known all over the world. Bright sun, sparkling sea, romantic welcoming atmosphere, true abundance, pomp and warmth, love and fun - all these epithets refer to Greece, a stay in which will not leave anyone indifferent. And what is the difference between the life of Russian migrants in the homeland of democracy?

Greece and migrants

The main donor countries of migrants for Greece are the countries of Eastern Europe, Albania and other small Balkan countries, Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh.

It should be noted that there are a lot of illegal migrants in Greece, the flow of which has especially increased in Lately about the events in Syria. Greece is also used for transit migration, when migrants are not going to live here permanently. Mostly they are refugees, the attitude towards which in the country is not very friendly, so they prefer Germany, France or the Scandinavian countries.

Greece is located in the southeast of Europe within the Balkan Peninsula. In the east it is washed by the Thracian, Aegean and Icarian seas, the Mediterranean and Cretan in the south, the Ionian Sea in the west. It has 166 inhabited and 1259 uninhabited islands.

Greece is very attentive to the issues of labor migration. Quotas and restrictions are introduced annually on the total number of people arriving in the country to work foreign citizens. At the same time, any enterprise must adhere to the ratio of Greeks and migrants as ten to one. If the company has less than five employees with Greek citizenship, hiring foreigners is prohibited at all.

Some statistics

In percentage terms, migrants make up 8.4% of the total population of Greece in the amount of 11.3 million people, according to 2010 data. This is almost 950 thousand people. For example, in 2001 the number of visiting immigrants was 413 thousand people. By the end of 2015, according to some estimates, the number of displaced people had already reached 1 million people. Total There are about 4.4 million people working in Greece, of which 9 to 11% are foreigners.

The natural increase of the population in the country for many years has negative meaning. Replenishment comes only at the expense of immigrants. You can track population migration trends in Greece using the net migration rate, which is the difference between the number of immigrants and emigrants in the country per year, divided by a thousand. For example, if during the year 10 thousand people came to live in the country, and 7 thousand left, then the value of the coefficient will be (10000–7000)/1000=3 .

From 1960 to 2015, the value of the migration coefficient was taken as positive value when there were more people entering the country, and negative when the reverse process was observed. From 1960 to 1970, Greece experienced a decline in immigration. There has been a slight increase since 1975, peaking in 1980 when the migration rate, measured in ppm, exceeded 7 units. Once again, in 1995, the value of the coefficient was almost 9 ppm, after which this figure stabilized and reached a level of about 2 units. In 2015, there was a sharp drop in the value of this indicator, which indicated a downward trend in the attractiveness of Greece as a country chosen for permanent residence.

According to the CIA directory of the countries of the world, the stability of migration processes in Greece will be restored and for 2019 the net migration coefficient is planned to be about 2.33 ppm.

Santorini is one of the most romantic, picturesque and mysterious islands in Greece, which seeks to get great amount visitors

Greece joined the European Union one of the most recent. This is probably the most problematic country in the EU. But the mere fact that Greece is a member of the European Union attracts immigrants from different corners earth.

Living in Greece is much more preferable than living in some non-EU Eastern European countries. Due to its natural features, wonderful climate, rich history and culture, and the benevolent nature of the Greeks, the country attracts both tourists and immigrants.

First of all, ethnic Greeks from such countries as Russia, Ukraine, Montenegro, Serbia, Croatia, Malta, etc. leave for permanent residence in Greece. Representatives of other nationalities also come.

According to the testimonies of those for whom Greece has become a new homeland, no one is divided there into friends and foes, as in the same Germany. Immigrants do not feel second-class, no one pays attention to the accent, they are the same as everyone else.

http://www.greeceabout.ru/content/otnoshenie-k-immigrantam

Are grants given to visitors?

In Greece, state assistance in matters related to the settlement of migrants in a new place is minimal. Immigrants should not count on any payments. Judge for yourself, even if the parliament canceled the allowance for the birth of a child even for its Greek women.

The life of ordinary people and the features of the country

The Greeks have always been considered the exact opposite of the Germans. It is difficult to refute this statement, which to a certain extent corresponds to the truth. Everyone who visits this beautiful country gets the impression that no one works here.

Permanent rest with eternal siesta even in the midst of a crisis Restaurants and cafes are filled, it seems that local residents, surrounded by tourists, there is nowhere to rush.

The coast of Greece from a bird's eye view - a real time for life

Many Greeks feel that they made a mistake by joining the European Union. And it's not even about weak industrialization and differences in character Everyday life inhabitants of Europe and the Mediterranean. Here, customs and traditions come to the fore. The Greeks can promise a lot, but they can't deliver on anything they say. You need to remember this national line and don't pay too much attention to it. The Greeks are accustomed to live calmly and measuredly, but in last years, due to permanent economic crises it becomes more and more difficult to do so. And certainly in terms of living standards they can not be compared with the Germans or the French.

The mentality of the locals

Greece is Orthodox country, and the mentality of the inhabitants of Hellas has been formed for centuries on the canons of this church. The Greeks are very tolerant, church prescriptions are not so important for them, the main thing is to believe in God. Candles in temples are free, but everyone who visits the church must leave a small donation.

The Greeks are very hospitable, because such behavior is still in ancient greece was sacred, and now it has become an honorary duty of the owners of the house. Every resident, even the poorest, will definitely offer you to relax and have a bite to eat with what he has. The Greeks have amazing optimism and enjoy any little things in life. Maybe that's why they live so long. But not only.

Greece has a good Mediterranean subtropical climate of coastal areas and islands. Not too hot dry summer season with temperatures up to 27 °C and mild, wet winters with rain, sometimes with slight frosts down to -12 °C. There are times when the temperature can reach the forty-degree mark in summer, but this is rare. sea ​​water in summer period warms up to 26 °C. Diverse terrain with alternating mountains and lowlands, numerous bays of the coastline with natural harbors and picturesque bays.

The Greeks believe that after graduation earthly path they will definitely go to heaven, to their personal cloud. And such a worldview is absolutely normal, because where else can you get from heaven on earth, which is what Greece is in the minds of its inhabitants.

A very reverent attitude in Greece towards children, who are allowed almost everything. Childhood lasts up to 21 years. Greek family always big and friendly, and the attitude of children to parents is always respectful and respectful.

Video: an emigrant's opinion about the Greeks

Afternoon rest (siesta) begins with the Greeks at two o'clock in the afternoon and lasts at least three hours. Do not disturb them at this time, given to sleep, relaxing in front of the TV or reading the press.

Love for singing and dancing is in the blood of the Greeks. They love this business. Often in the evenings in small taverns they arrange real competitions in dancing and singing.

When communicating with the Greeks, it is better not to touch on political topics at all, otherwise there is a risk of quarreling with them forever and becoming enemies.

How do Russians live in Greece?

Russian emigration to Greece has a long, almost century-old history, the beginning of which dates back to the twenties of the last century. For some, this country was a transit point, but many found their new homeland here. Very few Russians leave for permanent residence in Greece, the basis of which are ethnic Greeks. For ten years, from 1997 to 2005, no more than 2 thousand of our fellow citizens became its inhabitants. IN currently there are about 14 thousand Russians who have received Greek citizenship.

The children of Russian immigrants, as far as possible, try to adapt to local customs

Since the Greek government strongly opposes immigration to their country due to the ongoing crisis, the migrants have to face great difficulties. But Russian immigrants do not despair and believe in the best.

I don’t want to go back after a couple of months, but what can I expect from people who have been living there for almost 20 years?

asatiani
http://www.disput.az/?app=forums&module=forums&controller=topic&id=401688

Russians permanently residing in Greece can be divided into those who came in the hope of finding permanent job and those who marry a Greek or marry a Greek woman. Their life has significant differences, because some are primarily interested in the economic component, while others are worried about establishing family life.

Video: 100 facts about life in Greece through the eyes of Russians

Community features

At present, the community of Russian-speaking immigrants, which is based on the Pontic Greeks and which includes 14 thousand people. former citizens Russia, has about 400 thousand people.

Russian migrants in Greece are direct descendants of Greek settlers who moved to Russia during the time of Catherine the Great. The beginning of migration processes refers to the post-revolutionary period of the twenties of the last century.

The community promotes Russian culture, opens schools for the children of immigrants and foreigners, publishes newspapers and thematic magazines, organizes showings of Russian TV series.

Russian settlers mainly settle in Athens or Thessaloniki, but they can also be found in small towns.

The spiritual life of the community does not go unnoticed, which, of course, cannot surprise anyone, because the Greeks and Russians are connected by common traditions and religion. More recently, an emigrant union, named after the wife of the last envoy of the Emperor of Russia, whose name was Sofia Demidova, resumed its activities in the country. The Russian community keeps spiritual heritage, erects monuments to its soldiers and organizes summer rest Russian children on the coast of Greece.

Most Russians quickly adapt to Greek reality. learn Greek language it will not be so difficult, it will be much more difficult to write and read on it. Not all settlers can quickly get used to the curiosity and talkativeness of the Greeks, to their desire to communicate. They care about everything, even yours personal life And everyday life will not be left without close attention. After you get used to Greece even a little, everything will disappear. negative emotions and will remain exclusively positive, associated with the beauty and spaciousness of this amazing country.

I live in Greece, the climate is excellent, there is no winter, no snow, the temperature in winter is plus 17, if you can call it winter. Greeks are very friendly and open people. The British are also lazy people, but there is no such freedom of the soul as in Greece, no one swears on the streets like Russian obscenities. Excellent nature, ecology, high-quality products. It’s hard with work, as in all of Europe now, I have many relatives in Europe, I know. Women live there like queens, since the bulk of them do not work, this, by the way, is in the blood of the nation, men provide for them, and they are excellent family men.

Natalia
http://www.woman.ru/psycho/medley6/thread/4250782/

How much do Russians earn? The nuances of employment

Newly visiting Russians find it quite difficult to find a qualified job with decent pay. This has become especially acute in recent years. You can get a job as a bartender, waiter, look after the elderly or children, clean up the territory or work at a construction site. The average salary is from 350 to 700 euros per month, which is what you have to live on. Much easier to find a job major cities such as Athens, Thessaloniki, Heraklion. On the island part of Greece, if you do not have your own business, it is almost impossible to find a job. As elsewhere, qualified programmers and doctors are valued. When moving, a contract is necessarily concluded with them, where the salary, place of residence and other conditions necessary for a prosperous life are already stipulated. Many migrants are engaged in tourism and construction business, and not without success.

How do Greeks treat Russians?

The attitude of the Greeks towards Russian settlers is quite friendly, more friendly than towards people from Afghanistan or Pakistan, who often have a dangerous reputation and enter Greece illegally. There are, of course, those who have a negative attitude towards our former compatriots, and in particular towards those who have achieved success in new homeland. What to do, it happens.

Greece treats our Russians well, but the Pakistanis and everyone else who sails through Turkey has an extremely negative attitude!

Kritjanka
http://peopleandcountries.com/thread-8095–1–1.html

Video: attitude towards Russians in Greece

Comparative table of the main indicators of living standards in Russia and Greece in 2015

Life in Greece: pros and cons (final table)

Greece is an attractive country for life, possessing an indescribable spirit of freedom and leaving a lot of unforgettable positive feelings for those who visit it. The Greeks are rightfully considered the most cheerful and cheerful, capable of appreciating every day of their lives. All these moods will be passed on to those who choose Greece for permanent residence.

Which not only acquired a huge resonance, but literally stirred up the women's Internet community. The girl in the article described in such detail and colorfully all the ups and downs of her divorce that thousands of women could not resist the emotional assessment of this situation. The girl writes that she married a man whom she recognized on trips to Greece. Naturally, pretty soon, after a couple of years, they began a divorce, while the husband tried his best to expel ex-spouse from the country, and she will stay by all means. Be that as it may, we most likely will never know the truth and we cannot draw conclusions about who was right and who was wrong. However, the above article touched on several key points marriage with the Greeks, which our women do not think about before marriage.

1. Marrying a Greek is easy enough. This is due to the fact that in Greece the patriarchal way of society has been preserved and the Greeks, in contrast to the inhabitants northern countries, are very disposed to marriage. In addition, our girls are in demand there, even those who cannot be called beauties.
2. It turns out that at first our women are delighted with the patriarchal way of life in Greece: a man pays for everything, provides for his family, takes care of children, accepts important decisions. But then comes the sobering and many of these moments turn from pluses to minuses.

Firstly, the Greeks accuse their Slavic wives of conflict. This is expressed in the fact that our women cannot get used to the fact that the man in the family is the head and the last word behind him. And the Greek will not tolerate any direct instructions from a woman what and how to do.

Secondly, the Greeks value the family very much, including their own family. And the newly-made wife will have to get used to the fact that, if his mother does not live behind the wall, then at least all his relatives will be constantly at your place. And it is possible that the husband’s mother will pay daily visits to you from the beginning with unobtrusive, and then completely peremptory advice and recommendations on what and how you need to do. And in general, you need to understand that in any case the girl will be in the minority among a whole horde of Greek relatives.

And the fate of marriage will depend on relations with these relatives, because these, it would seem, initially positive-minded people can, over time, change their attitude towards a foreign wife very much.

Thirdly, the financial issue can become very acute in the family. After all, despite the fact that the Greeks are determined to support their families, they may simply not be able to do it - the crisis, wage cuts and unemployment are to blame. Even in that article it was said that the husband took out a loan, but maybe he took out a loan to buy the house they lived in?

In this regard, I would also like to say that a woman who initially wants to live on full content husband, makes ultimately worse only for himself. After all, in any conflict she can be reproached for this, during a divorce this will not play into her hands, and indeed, after a divorce, being left without a job (and finding a job after several years of “maintenance” will be very difficult) is not the most rosy option. Therefore, for a woman, combining work and family life will only be for the good, this also applies to quick adaptation to new country, and personal self-realization, and a more advantageous position during a divorce (for example, during a divorce, you often have to defend your parental rights and, in order to prove your ability to support a child, you must immediately show some kind of income).

1. Another sensitive moment of family life with a Greek is legalization in the country. That is, Greek society is more respectful of people who moved on their own than those who moved by marriage. And if your husband does not think that you married him only for the sake of a residence permit, then all his relatives will think that way.

Ideally, it would be to move the girl first on her own residence permit (for example, study or, at worst, under a cohabitation agreement), and then, after living at least a year in the country and adapting, marry a Greek.

In addition, moving on an independent residence permit gives the girl some kind of independence, and relationships - the basis for strong marriage on equal terms. Even if we recall the situation that Catherine described, it is very indicative of such broken marriages: a man who brought a woman into the country through marriage will certainly strive to expel her from the country.

1. In the context of the financial aspect of marriage, one cannot fail to mention the extremely unpleasant situations that wealthy girls from major cities- Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kyiv, Astana. About 10 years ago, such a scheme for “divorcing” women appeared, when a Greek, seemingly wealthy and successful, but in fact mired in debt, looks after a girl very beautifully and expensively, marries her, and then persuades her to sell her home in her homeland and buy in Greece. It is clear that after that he divorces her and receives half. Moreover, the marriage contract does not work in these matters, everything will be divided according to the law. Of course, no one calls for never trusting or helping anyone at all, but you always need to approach such life issues with a cool head.
2. In addition, you can give this advice to women who are going to marry a Greek: first, be sure to visit Greece at least a few times, learn the language, learn the culture, for this you can read Nikos Kazatzakis. This will help you adapt faster, avoid making mistakes when meeting your husband’s relatives and friends, and seamlessly integrate into Greek life.

Let the situations described above not scare you, because if you really marry for love, and not for convenience, then all controversial issues can be easily resolved and build strong and lasting relationships.

When it comes to nicknames, the Greeks have a collective concept of coulofragi, which means stupid Franks or stupid Western Europeans, which refers to the whole West. In all likelihood, this expression has been preserved since the occupation of Greece in the XIII century by the Franks - participants in the Fourth crusade. This is the true clash of civilizations, when ignorant knights in iron armor break into sophisticated Byzantine Empire, crushing in its path everything that is above their understanding!

Later times gave rise to the following generalizations: the Turks are boudaladas, that is, fat and stupid, or apisti - unfaithful. The Slavs, especially the Bulgarians, are gourounomites, freaks with a pig's nose instead of a nose, or kommttadzides - cutthroats who raided Macedonia at the turn of the century, inciting the Greek population (who were then tormented under the Turks) to convert to Bulgarians. Italians are good-for-nothing pasta (the Greeks have not forgotten how thoroughly they beat the Italian army in the second world war). The French - depending on the gender - are either gigolos, or cocottes, or cunning diplomats, which is not at all a compliment.

The Germans are workaholics, the Irish are alcoholics, the Scots are stingy, the Jews are also stingy, but they know how to bargain well. The Spaniards are passionate lovers, the Egyptians are illiterate fellahs, the Arabs are Bedouins who will close their fingers if you hold out your hand for them to shake hands. All Africa is inhabited by lazy blacks, which scare children; Americans are naive, and this should be used; Russian - haholi - shapeless meat carcasses; The Chinese are as incomprehensible as their language. And, finally, the lords and gentlemen are English, walking punctuality, although the people are cold.

The rest of the nations can go to hell

Surprisingly, the Greeks never make other nationalities the butt of their jokes. They keep it, so to speak, in the family, addressing ridicule from province to province, from village to village, from island to island. The Cretans ridicule the Peloponnesians, the Macedonians the Rumeliotes, the people of Epirus the Thessalians, the islanders the inhabitants mainland Greece, the Athenians - all the rest, and so on, until the whole country is covered. And in the event that it is necessary to question the mental abilities of a people, the Greeks have Pontic Greeks (immigrants from cities on the Black Sea coast).

For example: Question: Why did a Pontic prostitute commit suicide after working for 20 years? Answer: Because she found out that other prostitutes get paid for it ... Or: An announcement at the airport: “A request to the Pontians not to scatter grain on the runway. " big bird Greek gypsies are another favorite object of jokes because of their penchant for theft, obsessive trade in all unnecessary trifles, countless children and unimaginable dirt: “Wife,” asks the gypsies, noticing in the rearview mirror that one of his many offspring fell off the truck - shall we stop and pick him up or I will make you a new one?