Other than our scientific achievements? [He's at a loss. No one ever follows up his boasting about Russia with questions.] Have you heard of the Russian soul? I cannot remember who defined it this way, but one of our writers said that a Russian soul is characterized by kindness of heart, simplicity, vitality of spirit, an intimate acquaintance with suffering, and resignation. I like that we have an identity that has felt true to us for hundreds of years. I think that's my favorite thing.