We have a similar word in our language expressing just the same in the
same
direction.

In American English, "Russkies" was not derogatory. I believe the term was
coined when we were allied with them in World War II.

Of course, that pre-dates me a bit, so I could be wrong.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
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