When Japanese people hear the word “Russia,” certain images might naturally come to mind—perhaps
“cold,” “rugged,” or “distinctive architecture.”
” However, for cat lovers, there’s another important element to consider. That’s right—Russia has a lot of cats.
For example, the Hermitage Museum is home to “official cats” that work as mousers.
In Russian hotels, cats often appear out of nowhere, curling up near the heaters.
Unbothered by the freezing cold outside, they radiate pure warmth, like little beacons of light.
In a dimly lit hallway, if you focus your gaze, you might catch the glimmer of feline eyes staring back at you.
In that mysterious glow, a thought crosses the mind of many Japanese people:
“Was this cat a Russian noble in its past life?”
When Japanese people hear the word “Russia,” certain images might naturally come to mind—perhaps “cold,” “rugged,” or “distinctive architecture.” However, for cat lovers, there’s another important element to consider. That’s right—Russia has a lot of cats.
For example, the Hermitage Museum is home to “official cats” that work as mousers. In Russian hotels, cats often appear out of nowhere, curling up near the heaters.
Unbothered by the freezing cold outside, they radiate pure warmth, like little beacons of light.In a dimly lit hallway, if you focus your gaze, you might catch the glimmer of feline eyes staring back at you.
In that mysterious glow, a thought crosses the mind of many Japanese people:
“Was this cat a Russian noble in its past life?”
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