The star of the «Matrix» Keanu Reeves said that he understands the inhabitants of Russia, who are considered gloomy.
According to the “Tsargrad” TV channel, the actor visited the northern capital of Russia several years ago during the shooting of the film "John Wick."
Keanu told why Russians rarely smile. As the actor explained, the inhabitants of the Russian Federation are always gloomy due to the specific external conditions in which they live.
Reeves admitted that for a long time he had not understood this feature in the Russians, but when he arrived in St. Petersburg, he figured out what the matter was.
"I would actually smile a little too if I lived in an arthouse around the clock," said the performer of the lead role in “Matrix”.
At the same time, Reeves added that behind the external severity, the Russians hide "good souls." He noted that in the Russian Federation people are hospitable, and they know how to relax so that he has got impression for a long time.
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