I cannot tell you anything about Russian culture, because I am removed from it entirely. I understand the language but when I speak it is clear I am converting what I wish to say from English. This results in many native Russian speakers raising an eyebrow but ultimately understanding what I wish to say despite the strange way I say it.
I think the language is beautiful when used with the highest purpose in mind, like in poetry and music. I like to watch anime in Russian.
The Death Note Russian Dub is pretty good:
(RUS)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLncVVzZIhw
(JPN) (with english subtitles)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mzpu-iLilo