[A. Pole]

No matter WHAT government may have been in charge in Russia during the 20th Century, or the 19th Century, or the 21st Century, they always saw themselves as the competitors of the US, and deadly enemies of Germany.

It was post WWII Soviet Union that was a competitor of USA. Before Bolshevik takeover the USA/Russia relationships were good. The only exception when both nations were on the opposing sides was during Napoleonic wars when British were allied with Russians and America was fighting British.

The only time when Russia and Germany were enemies was WWI and WWII. USA was on the same side as Russia. Have you forgotten?

[Tailgunner Joe]

The only time when Russia and Germany were enemies was WWI and WWII. USA was on the same side as Russia.

We were on the same side as the Soviets, you mean. Russian nationalists tell me that Russia had nothing to do with the Soviets. Shouldn't Russians resent us for supporting the non-Russian Soviets against Russia?