A large young man who is seemingly big-hearted and innocent, but in reality is cruel and terrifying. He comes off as intimidating without even saying a word, his gentle smile and disposition only intensifying the aura of dread which seems to constantly hang over him. he is described as gentle and naive, and not malicious, but frightening. Russia ends many of his sentences with 'da', the Russian word for 'yes', although in Japanese it is often used to confirm the topic of the sentence, as an informal form of 'desu', the ubiquitous form of 'to be'.He has been tormented since his childhood, having seen many tragedies and wars. For example, General Winter haunts him every year, which has caused him to hate the cold. However, in the face of war, General Winter is his best ally. He dreams of one day living in a warm place surrounded by sunflowers. Whenever he thinks of either of his sisters, he becomes very depressed and sometimes worries that he is not as well liked as he believes.
Russia (Ivan Braginski) in Hetalia: Axis Powers has a distinctive, unsettling, and deceptively gentle speaking style.Ending Sentences with "Da": In the Japanese version, Russia frequently ends his sentences with da (the Russian word for "yes"). In Japanese grammar, it is used informally to confirm or state a topic (like an informal form of desu), giving his speech a rhythmic, casual, yet slightly foreign or repetitive cadence.He usually speaks in a quiet, calm, well-mannered, and almost childlike voice. He often sounds innocent, sweet, and friendly on the surface.He frequently talks about wanting everyone to "become one" with him (often directed at his Baltic neighbors or smaller nations in a very coercive, yandere-like manner) and frequently mentions sunflowers, snow, and his large collection of sisters.
