Why do Russians have a different view of happiness?

Why do Russians have a different view of happiness?

Natalia Panferova (Russian) gives expert video advice on: What can the rest of the world learn from Russians about happiness?; Is the stereotype of Russians being unhappy true?; How is a Russian's perspective on happiness different from a Westerner's? and more...

Americans think that happiness is very Disney-like, very romantic happiness...happiness cannot be bought with money. In Russia, it can be. Very much so. I mean, many people in Russia will be so happy if you just buy them some food. And that's great. Here, if you buy food, it's not like, no one is that happy. Because you have to have a degree in something.