19 Signs You Are Definitely A Russian Peasant

In every person's life comes a time when he/she wonders: "Am I an old-fashioned Russian peasant at heart?" This list, composed of 19 points, was designed to help you decide whether you belong in an old Russian novel cleaning gutters and working on farms. *Please note that the contents of this list are not to be taken seriously. Furthermore, this list is not about being a Russian pheasant. Thank you.

19. You are self-sufficient.

You do not rely on other people for your basic needs and you are completely fine living on your own.

18. You hate being looked down on.

There is just something about conceit that makes you nauseous! Sometimes you just feel like other people consider you to be less valuable than them, and it is just not right.

17. You are quite dexterous.

You find doing manual labor satisfying and even easy. You are handy with tools and enjoy outdoor work.

16. You are practical.

Although you may secretly be a dreamer, you feel that it is best to sort out everything in the real world first. You think that physical exertion is useful and necessary for the benefit of the human race.

15. You make sacrifices.

Whether you are doing a favor for a friend or planning far ahead, you find it unavoidable to make sacrifices. You prefer humility over personal gain and you have never been quite a hedonist.

14. You are persistent.

Determination is key! You do not give up on your goals, and you always find the strength to move on.

13. You are passionate about whatever you do.

You can shift your focus from one place to another, but you make sure that you invest your time and energy in order to succeed wherever you go. It is a great characteristic, one that you should cherish and treasure.

12. You love weddings.

You genuinely enjoy having fun while celebrating the union of two newlyweds. You believe in their happiness and in the deliciousness of all the food served at the reception...

11. You are always in touch with your family.

There is a special connection between parents and children, brothers and sisters, uncles and nephews - your family is quite dear to you and you would not replace them for all the money in the world.

10. Some of your neighbors are your sworn enemies.

It may sound harsh, but there seems to be a lot of hostility between some of your neighbors and yourself. Although you know that this is true, you do not worry about these distractions and you avoid conflict with these people.

9. You follow in your parents' footsteps...

...regarding your career, that is. If you have found yourself in a field of work similar to that of one or both of your parents', you just might have what it takes to be an old-fashioned Russian peasant in your soul.

8. You enjoy spending time in nature.

There is nothing quite like fresh air.

7. Your life is of poor quality.

It may be hard to admit, but it is true. You lack satisfaction in most areas of your life.

6. You often have money troubles.

You know that you can not afford luxuries. Although you mostly get to earn enough to fulfill your basic needs, you sometimes find yourself borrowing money from others, thus putting yourself in an uncomfortable position.

5. You can come off as stubborn at times.

Sometimes, you are simply convinced that you are the only person who is right about something. You probably think you have a good reason for it, too.

4. You have been disrespected by your superiors on more than one occasion.

Your bosses, your teachers...

3. You often have simple tunes stuck in your head.

Jamming to the sound of Катюша is probably in your veins.

2. You respect your cultural heritage.

Poets, authors, composers, painters...

1. And, finally... You love vodka.

Yes, it is quite a cliché, but the No. 1 sign showing that you are an old-fashioned Russian peasant is the fact that you love vodka! No kidding. Congrats. Well, I hope that you have learned more about yourself after reading this lengthy list. Thank you for reading!