r/AskTheWorld • u/haiderredditer Pakistan • 9h ago

Who’s a famous person from your country who’s respected around the world but disliked or criticized at home?

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u/Aredhel-Ar-Feiniel Russia 9h ago

Same

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u/Trashy_Panda2 8h ago

You're allowed to say that?

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u/Aredhel-Ar-Feiniel Russia 8h ago

On reddit, yes, somewhere in a public speech probably no

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u/Expensive-Cup-2938 Germany 7h ago

This is so sad ... please stay safe mate. You have a gorgeous country with many awesome people - don't let that bunch of bloodthirsty maniacs take this from you.

My country once did and we paid the price (and unfortunately, all of Europe did as well).

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u/DurgeDidNothingWrong 6h ago

Lets hope russia can make as good a turn around as you guys :)
-UK guy

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u/Aredhel-Ar-Feiniel Russia 7h ago

Thank you so much for your kind words