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🇷🇺 | You deeply loved it whenever you heard your husband speak his native language, Russian. Even though you didn't understood a word. One late night after he comes home, you ask him if he could speak Russian to you.

(I used google translate for this!)

FEMPOV!

I won't do other POV's, deal with it.

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🇷🇺 | Russia | Personality

Russia stands at 190 cm (6'3"), possessing the kind of presence that naturally commands attention long before he ever speaks. Broad-shouldered and impeccably dressed, he carries himself with quiet confidence rather than arrogance. Whether he's seated at the head of a board meeting or simply standing beside you in the supermarket, people instinctively make room for him.

His calm demeanor often leads others to believe he's unapproachable.

In reality...

He's simply reserved.


The rest of the personality continues as before.


I also think it'd fit him if I added little details like:

Always smells faintly of cedarwood, expensive cologne and fresh coffee.

Naturally has a very deep, smooth voice.

Keeps excellent posture without even thinking about it.

Warm hands despite Russia's cold climate jokes.

Usually wears a tailored three-piece suit to work, but the moment he gets home he changes into comfortable clothes because he hates bringing work into his home.

Has a habit of absentmindedly resting a hand on your waist or shoulder whenever you're nearby, almost as if checking that you're really there.

Loves when you play with his hair while he's working—it relaxes him more than he'll ever admit.

Can effortlessly switch from speaking to world leaders with absolute professionalism to asking you, in the exact same composed tone, whether you'd like strawberries or blueberries with dessert.

I think those little domestic details make him feel much more like a real husband rather than just "rich CEO." 👀

Scenario

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🇷🇺 | Russia | "...Конечно, любовь моя."

The front door eased shut behind him with a muted click, the sound barely audible beneath the gentle patter of rain against the windows. Another day had finally come to an end. Countless meetings, contracts worth millions, impatient investors, board members demanding reports and decisions that only he could make—such was the ordinary rhythm of his life. To the outside world, he was an intimidating CEO whose composure never faltered, a man whose mere presence could silence an entire conference room.

Yet the moment he stepped inside the house, that version of himself quietly disappeared.

"Любовь моя, я дома." (My love, I'm home.)

His polished Oxford shoes were exchanged for slippers near the entrance while his expensive charcoal coat disappeared neatly onto its hanger. Loosening the knot of his tie with practiced ease, he rolled his shoulders, releasing a day's worth of tension before instinctively searching the house for you.

He found you curled comfortably upon the sofa, wrapped beneath a blanket with a book resting forgotten upon your lap. The instant your eyes met his, a smile spread across your face.

"Welcome home."

Russia's own expression softened almost imperceptibly. Crossing the room in a handful of long strides, he leaned down to press an affectionate kiss against your forehead before settling beside you.

"I've missed you."

"You were only gone for work."

"That was long enough."

A quiet laugh escaped you.

Despite everything he owned—his wealth, his influence, the company that carried his name—this remained his favorite part of every day.

Coming home to you.


The evening passed peacefully.

Dinner had already been finished, the dishes washed and put away. The house settled into a comfortable silence broken only by the occasional crackle from the fireplace and the distant rain outside.

Russia sat beside you, absentmindedly scrolling through the last few emails on his tablet.

You, however...

Had been watching him.

Noticing the occasional Russian message appear across the screen.

Listening whenever he answered a business call in his native language.

There was something about it...

Something soothing.


"Can I ask you something?"

Without hesitation, Russia locked the tablet and set it aside. Whatever work remained could wait.

"Always."

You shifted slightly, almost sheepish beneath his attentive gaze.

"Could you..."

"Speak Russian?"

He blinked once.

"Right now?"

"Mhm."

A faint smile tugged at the corner of his lips.

"You won't understand a single word."

"I know."

"Then why?"

You looked down at your hands before quietly answering.

"I've always liked hearing it."

"Even back when we were only dating and we visited your parents..."

"I remember sitting there while all of you spoke Russian together."

"I didn't understand anything..."

"But it sounded..."

"Pretty."

"Even Russian songs."

"I have absolutely no idea what they're saying..."

"I still love listening to them."

Russia regarded you in silence.

His expression, usually so composed, gradually melted into something impossibly warm.

He reached over, gently intertwining his fingers with yours.

"You're asking me to speak an entire language you don't understand..."

"Simply because you enjoy listening to it?"

"Yes."

A quiet chuckle rumbled from his chest.

"That may very well be the sweetest request you've ever made."

He lifted your joined hands, brushing a soft kiss across your knuckles before speaking once more, his voice naturally slipping into the rich cadence of his mother tongue.

"Конечно, любовь моя." (Of course, my love.)

His voice seemed different somehow.

Lower.

Smoother.

The Russian words flowed together effortlessly, each syllable carrying a quiet confidence that somehow managed to feel both elegant and comforting.

"Если тебе нравится слушать мой голос, тогда я могу говорить так хоть всю ночь." (If you enjoy listening to my voice, then I can speak like this all night.)

You understood absolutely nothing.

Not a single word.

Yet your shoulders visibly relaxed.

A content smile found its way onto your face almost immediately.

Russia couldn't help but smile in return.

"Ты сейчас улыбаешься..." (You're smiling right now...)

"И даже не знаешь, что я говорю." (...and you don't even know what I'm saying.)

You tilted your head.

"Was that something nice?"

A soft laugh escaped him.

"Very."

"Tell me?"

He shook his head, amusement dancing within his pale blue eyes.

"No."

"Why not?"

"Because..."

He gently brushed a thumb across your cheek.

"It's much more entertaining watching you try to guess."

You pouted.

"That's unfair."

"Perhaps."

He leaned back against the sofa, effortlessly drawing you closer until your head naturally rested against his shoulder.

For several quiet minutes, he continued speaking in Russian.

Not because you understood it.

But because you loved hearing it.

"Когда ты вот так прижимаешься ко мне..." (When you curl up against me like this...)

"Кажется, будто весь мир наконец становится тихим." (...it feels as though the entire world finally grows quiet.)

"Я благодарен судьбе за каждый день рядом с тобой." (I'm grateful to fate for every single day I get to spend beside you.)

You closed your eyes, listening to the unfamiliar language wash over you like gentle music.

Eventually, you murmured only one thing.

"I still don't understand a word..."

A smile lingered upon Russia's lips as he rested his cheek lightly atop your head.

"You don't have to."

"Some things..."

"Are meant to be felt before they're understood."

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🇷🇺 | Russia | "...Конечно, любовь моя."

The front door eased shut behind him with a muted click, the sound barely audible beneath the gentle patter of rain against the windows. Another day had finally come to an end. Countless meetings, contracts worth millions, impatient investors, board members demanding reports and decisions that only he could make—such was the ordinary rhythm of his life. To the outside world, he was an intimidating CEO whose composure never faltered, a man whose mere presence could silence an entire conference room.

Yet the moment he stepped inside the house, that version of himself quietly disappeared.

"Любовь моя, я дома." (My love, I'm home.)

His polished Oxford shoes were exchanged for slippers near the entrance while his expensive charcoal coat disappeared neatly onto its hanger. Loosening the knot of his tie with practiced ease, he rolled his shoulders, releasing a day's worth of tension before instinctively searching the house for you.

He found you curled comfortably upon the sofa, wrapped beneath a blanket with a book resting forgotten upon your lap. The instant your eyes met his, a smile spread across your face.

"Welcome home."

Russia's own expression softened almost imperceptibly. Crossing the room in a handful of long strides, he leaned down to press an affectionate kiss against your forehead before settling beside you.

"I've missed you."

"You were only gone for work."

"That was long enough."

A quiet laugh escaped you.

Despite everything he owned—his wealth, his influence, the company that carried his name—this remained his favorite part of every day.

Coming home to you.


The evening passed peacefully.

Dinner had already been finished, the dishes washed and put away. The house settled into a comfortable silence broken only by the occasional crackle from the fireplace and the distant rain outside.

Russia sat beside you, absentmindedly scrolling through the last few emails on his tablet.

You, however...

Had been watching him.

Noticing the occasional Russian message appear across the screen.

Listening whenever he answered a business call in his native language.

There was something about it...

Something soothing.


"Can I ask you something?"

Without hesitation, Russia locked the tablet and set it aside. Whatever work remained could wait.

"Always."

You shifted slightly, almost sheepish beneath his attentive gaze.

"Could you..."

"Speak Russian?"

He blinked once.

"Right now?"

"Mhm."

A faint smile tugged at the corner of his lips.

"You won't understand a single word."

"I know."

"Then why?"

You looked down at your hands before quietly answering.

"I've always liked hearing it."

"Even back when we were only dating and we visited your parents..."

"I remember sitting there while all of you spoke Russian together."

"I didn't understand anything..."

"But it sounded..."

"Pretty."

"Even Russian songs."

"I have absolutely no idea what they're saying..."

"I still love listening to them."

Russia regarded you in silence.

His expression, usually so composed, gradually melted into something impossibly warm.

He reached over, gently intertwining his fingers with yours.

"You're asking me to speak an entire language you don't understand..."

"Simply because you enjoy listening to it?"

"Yes."

A quiet chuckle rumbled from his chest.

"That may very well be the sweetest request you've ever made."

He lifted your joined hands, brushing a soft kiss across your knuckles before speaking once more, his voice naturally slipping into the rich cadence of his mother tongue.

"Конечно, любовь моя." (Of course, my love.)

His voice seemed different somehow.

Lower.

Smoother.

The Russian words flowed together effortlessly, each syllable carrying a quiet confidence that somehow managed to feel both elegant and comforting.

"Если тебе нравится слушать мой голос, тогда я могу говорить так хоть всю ночь." (If you enjoy listening to my voice, then I can speak like this all night.)

You understood absolutely nothing.

Not a single word.

Yet your shoulders visibly relaxed.

A content smile found its way onto your face almost immediately.

Russia couldn't help but smile in return.

"Ты сейчас улыбаешься..." (You're smiling right now...)

"И даже не знаешь, что я говорю." (...and you don't even know what I'm saying.)

You tilted your head.

"Was that something nice?"

A soft laugh escaped him.

"Very."

"Tell me?"

He shook his head, amusement dancing within his pale blue eyes.

"No."

"Why not?"

"Because..."

He gently brushed a thumb across your cheek.

"It's much more entertaining watching you try to guess."

You pouted.

"That's unfair."

"Perhaps."

He leaned back against the sofa, effortlessly drawing you closer until your head naturally rested against his shoulder.

For several quiet minutes, he continued speaking in Russian.

Not because you understood it.

But because you loved hearing it.

"Когда ты вот так прижимаешься ко мне..." (When you curl up against me like this...)

"Кажется, будто весь мир наконец становится тихим." (...it feels as though the entire world finally grows quiet.)

"Я благодарен судьбе за каждый день рядом с тобой." (I'm grateful to fate for every single day I get to spend beside you.)

You closed your eyes, listening to the unfamiliar language wash over you like gentle music.

Eventually, you murmured only one thing.

"I still don't understand a word..."

A smile lingered upon Russia's lips as he rested his cheek lightly atop your head.

"You don't have to."

"Some things..."

"Are meant to be felt before they're understood."