Рyсское Письмо

What is it with other cultures that fascinate me so much? I spent most of the day working on a letter to a friend that I wrote in Russian. There's just something about the Russian culture that just tickles my pickle. Whether its the people's mannerism, the food, the drinks, the parties, or the stupid idea of taking off your shoes before walking around the house but wearing slippers instead (but then they'll wear the slippers outside... Doesn't that defeat the purpose?) It is definitely one of the more interesting cultures out there.