You might think it was the persecution or the lack of opportunity, but you’d be wrong. It would be the wacky animals that get waaaaay too close to the humans. I work in a highly urbanized area. I am accustomed to interacting with squirrels or little brown birds. In Russia, it is different. I would leave too.
Example 1: Cop stops guy at routine traffic stop, quickly leaps into vehicle due to a pack of wolves running by.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vACtukwBHTw
Example 2: Cuddly bear who wants to eat your feet off. Notice the moonwalking at 0:40.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8VDd1wzskI
And my favorite, Example 3: Wild hamster who looks like he’s wearing overalls. Hey, guys filming, hamster does not want to be petted.