Honestly, what do you think about Russia?
Many say it is not a European country.

Do Slavic nations (most of the ex-EastBlocs) fit into European culture?

If Russia applies, would you want Russia be in EU oneday?

The culture i say is not the same in any ways.

But it is good to have another power on yourside, i know Russia is run-down now, but one day with help from the west Russia can become mosething great one day. It has great potential just that it needs a boost of help from somewhere.