feeling you are a patriot Since i am not of russian origin some people are confused and wonder why i feel that minor nations in Russia and russians themselves are pretty close to each over. I understand their wondering. From the first look we seem pretty different. I am one of kumics,who are a nation inhabiting Dagestan,which is in the south of Russia. We look different from russians. We are muslims,russians,on the other hand,are orthodoxal christians. We have different customs and view on some subjects. Sometimes we have ethnic tensions. However, all the differensies are gone when you communicate with foreigners. Because then you understand what the real difference is . It is hidden on way we think and behave. Compare to most european and asian nations, russians are the most closest to us.