Top foreign celebrities who actually love Russia
Contrary to popular belief, in the West there are people who love our country! Among foreign celebrities, there are those who really like Russia with its traditions, ancient buildings and other sights... So, for example, the legendary actor Steven Seagal declared that he dreams of someday being a "part" of our country! No less famous Brad Pitt admitted that "fell in love with Moscow" after visiting it in 2013... Well, let's not bore you and finally move on to the list of celebrities who actually love Russia! Let's go...
Steven Seagal
american action legend, Steven Seagal loves Russia and Russia, in turn, adores him ... Moreover! Seagal is on excellent terms with Vladimir Putin - they are connected by a passion for martial arts ... When did annexation of Crimea to the Russian Federation, at one point the actor came to the defense of Russia, saying that Putin "wants to protect the Russian-speaking people of Crimea", and that "his assets and the Russian military base on the Black Sea in Sevastopol was very reasonable ... "It is also worth noting that Segal maintains close relations not only with our president, but also with Ramzan Kadyrov: "Ramzan Akhmatovich, I will always be your friend!" the artist once said.
Brad Pitt
And this magnificent actor fell in love with our country in 2013when he became a guest MIFF (Moscow International Film Festival)! “I immediately fell in love with Moscow…” Pitt. He was especially struck by the Bolshoi Theater on Theater Square ... "This is a real masterpiece of world architecture!" - the artist said admiringly.
Johnny Depp
Legendary "Pirate of the Caribbean", Johnny Depp repeatedly talked about his love for the work of Russian writers and poets! “I always dreamed of visiting the places where they worked ...” - Depp admits. Unfortunately, so far the actor has not found the time to implement his plan. However, he claims that he will certainly visit not only Moscowbut also other cities Russia!
Mickey Rourke
Like Steven Seagal, Mickey Rourke sympathize not only with Russiabut also to its leader!
“I really met with Putin, and we even talked ... He seemed to me a great man!” Rourke told reporters.
It is worth noting that the love of this actor and professional boxer for Russia was influenced by the model Anastasia Makarenkowith whom they are together since 2009! Anastasia is originally from Russia but now lives in the United States.
Hugh Jackman
Few people know, but Hugh Jackman in Russia have a friend! It was he who advised the actor, being in Moscow, to go down to the subway first of all ... Actually, Hugh did just that!
“It was amazing: crystal chandeliers, statues… People hurried about their business, not paying attention to all this beauty. And I just stood there with my mouth wide open from such magnificence ... ”Jackman recalled.
Robert Downey Jr
Famous Iron Man Marvel, actor Robert Downey Jr says that Russia in America considered "evil!" However, from personal experience, Robert was convinced of the opposite! “I was pleasantly surprised how friendly and beautiful she actually turned out to be. Moscow, as well as the people living in it ... "- he recalled in his interview.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
iconic Hollywood's Terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger openly confesses his love for Russia… He is fascinated by our athletes and dreams of meeting them in person someday! Schwarzenegger also recalls the shooting of the film not without sadness. "Red Heat"who passed in Moscow: "... then I felt like at home ..." - admits the actor.
David Duchovny
According to some reports, Grandpa and Grandma paternal American actor came from from Eastern Europe! This fact is very inspiring. David... So much so that he even starred in commercials non-alcoholic Siberian Crown!
“Sometimes I wonder: what if everything had turned out differently, what if I were Russian?” Duchovny reflects.
Natalia Oreiro
This Argentine actress is very loved in our country, and Natalia, in turn, reciprocates Russian fans ... Oreiro regularly happens in Russia, and in his clip «United by love (Russia 2018)» (a song dedicated to the 2018 FIFA World Cup) she even dances in a kokoshnik!
Gerard Depardieu
In 2013 this award-winning French actor became a citizen Russia! Depardieu left his homeland in protest against the unfavorable tax regime! In the same year Depardieu compared Putin to Pope John Paul II! The actor also starred in the film "Rasputin"set in Russia...
“What do I think of Putin? I think that the Russian people need such a person! A man with a truly Russian character… Putin is trying to give people back a little bit of dignity…” Depardieu said.
