Russia is a country that cannot be understood with reason, nor can it be measured by ordinary standards: Russia has its unique essence—we can only choose to believe in it. Russia's history is unique and astonishing, and our reality is resplendent and glorious.
The Slavs will never be good students of the West, for we are destined to become the teachers of all humanity. The future of Russia is boundless, dear compatriots, as we can all see, Russia is entering its unprecedented millennium of prosperity!
—— Fedor Ivanovich Chutchev
What is the biggest reason for our disputes with the Russians? In my view, Your Majesty, the Parliament, the Cabinet, and British citizens each have their own considerations. Perhaps they are angry at the atrocities committed by the Russians in the Battle of Sinope, or perhaps they wish to protest against the Russian military occupation of the Principality of Wallachia and the Principality of Moldavia.
