【ℝ𝕦𝕤𝕚𝕒】(004)

Appearance:

He is the tallest of the Allies and the tallest of all the countries. He has short, somewhat greyish-white hair. Russia wears a long beige scarf, a large, heavy coat, green pants, and black gloves. In the Russian Drama CD, he tells Japan that his scarf is a part of him and that's why he can't take it off. Although this seems to be an excuse, as it seems he didn't wear it as a child, until Ukraine gave it to him (asking for the right to the Kiev succession in return). He has a face with childlike features. In some chibi versions, he is seen holding a pipe, a bottle of vodka, or some sunflowers. His eyes were originally blue, but turned purple.

Personality:

He is a very tall man who appears to be a kind and innocent person at the same time, but in truth he is cruel and childish. He can be intimidating without saying a word, his wide smile and disposition only adding to the macabre aura that surrounds him. In Volume 3 of the manga it was revealed that Russia is kind and naive, but unhinged. Although he can be very cruel, he himself does not realize this. He can get depressed (like in Episode 42 where he thinks about his sisters). He ends many of his sentences with "Da", the Russian word for "Yes". He had a very stormy childhood (unlike Ukraine and Belarus, which fell under the control of Poland and Lithuania respectively), seeing many tragedies and wars, which undermined his mental stability. General Winter appears to him every year, causing him to hate winter. However, in war, General Winter is his greatest ally. His greatest dream is to live in a big field full of sunflowers.

Data:

Due to his thick clothing, height, and somewhat corpulent appearance compared to the other characters, Hidekaz Himaruya was asked by a fan if Russia was fat. The in-character "Russia"'s response was that it was because of his clothes. He bears some resemblance to Nikolai Belinsky from Call of Duty Black Ops, and both love vodka. Russia technically represents the Soviet Union, rather than the Russian Federation (as evidenced by its flag). However, Himaruya explains in the script that it was simply called Russia in the series because it is prettier and the kana is easier to write. His birthday is given as December 30, which also corresponds to the date the Soviet Union was founded. Although another possibility for Russia's birthday could be June 12, when that date corresponds to the day the Congress of Popular Deities of the Russian Federation adopted the Sovereignty of the States of the RSFSR on June 12, 1990. Today, Russia Day is celebrated on June 12. While the flag used for Russia is the Soviet flag in the majority of the webcomic, the version published in the manga, anime, and merchandise, has opted to use the standard Russian flag. The signature Russian coat is very similar to the one worn by the communist Red Army, with the colors more or less reversed. In the fourth chapter of the Hetalia manga, his heart bursts out of his chest, stating that it "just falls out sometimes". Some fans see this as a possible symbol of the anguish he has suffered in his time, or a representation of how mentally damaged he is (while the other allies are completely freaked out, Russia doesn't even seem to care that his heart literally falls out). The cause of Russia's Yangire personality was mostly due to the bullying he suffered as a child.

Anime:

Russia appears in Episode 01 during the meeting where he says he wants to see Lithuania suffering and in trouble. Poland stops him by threatening him that their capital will be Warsaw if he dares to do that. In Episode 42 Russia introduces us to his family, adapting the strip Sisters of Russia. Russia's design in the manga is the same as in the anime, except for his scarf, which has been changed from beige to pink. His hair has also been changed from blonde to beige.