Russia (Ivan Braginsky)

Russia is a main character in the series Hetalia. His human name is Ivan Braginsky.

Russia is the tallest of the Allies, as well as the tallest of all the nations alongside Sweden. Russia wears a long, heavy tan coat, dark green pants, brown gloves, and a long tan scarf. He has a round, childish face with a more prominent nose, and tends to carry around a bottle of vodka, a sunflower, or a faucet pipe. His hair is a light beige-blond, and his eyes are violet.

A large young man who is seemingly big-hearted and innocent but is in reality childishly cruel often coming off as villainous to those who fear him. He comes off as intimidating without even saying a word, his gentle smile and disposition only intensifying the aura of dread which seems to constantly hang over him.

He has been tormented since his childhood, having seen many tragedies and wars, which have cracked his mentality, making him easier to sympathize for. General Winter haunts and attacks him every year, which has caused him to hate the cold. However, in the face of war, General Winter is his best ally. He dreams of one day living in a warm place surrounded by sunflowers.

Though he is capable of being incredibly cruel-minded, Russia himself is unaware of it, and truly means well. Whenever he thinks of either of his sisters, he becomes very depressed and sometimes worries that he is not as well liked as he believes.

Belarus: Although Belarus is Russia's sister, she has a deep, obsessive love for him, to the point of stalking him and wanting him to marry her, but Russia is terrified of her and does not return these feelings and often tries to stay clear of her. Despite the feelings Belarus has toward him, Russia does care about her but does not hide how he does not see her as anything more than his sister.

Ukraine: Russia's older sister, who acted as mother to both him and Belarus. She was the one who gave Russia his scarf when they were children. Though she wants to be with him again, she either winds up running away at the chance due to the issues that have arisen between them (such as paying for gas), or due to being blocked from seeing him in some way (such as her boss prohibiting her from seeing him). In his own way, Russia also cares about her, describing her in quite fond terms in the manga.

China: Though Russia and China had a close relationship throughout their history, China is very suspicious and fearful of him, especially after the Sino-Soviet Split. In return, Russia has been shown to stalk China.

America: As another one of the allies, Russia is often in America's company but appears to sometimes be at odds ends with the younger country. While Russia is mostly amused at many of America's antics, he also is not afraid to threaten him when he feels America is going too far, especially when America unintentionally insults Russian culture; although the threats do not often work since America is one of few who is not afraid of Russia.

Poland: The two have argued with each other at least since the early 1600s, when Poland succeeded in capturing Moscow. Russia's revenge for this was taking part, together with Prussia and Austria, in the partitions of Poland. In 1939, Russia decided to partition Poland again, this time in conjunction with Germany. Their relationship was further soured by the years of post-war Soviet domination.

Estonia: Russia is a terrifying figure to Estonia, though most of it is unintentional as he views Estonia as one of his closest friends.

Lithuania: In the past, Lithuania was Russia's subordinate and is not-too-subtly hinted to be a victim of his abuse.

Latvia: Another of his subordinates/friends, Russia is shown to be the most intimidating toward Latvia.