I served in the Navy through the Cold War—Russia’s leadership were aggressors then, and now, much like Iran.  Last 20 years: Litvinenko’s assassination in the UK (2006), Russian airstrikes fueling Syria’s war (2015 on), Georgia’s invasion (2008). I don’t hate Russians or Iranians—the people aren’t the problem; it’s the regimes. You ask why you should hate 'Russia,' then pivot to 'the Russian people' further down, which contradicts itself a bit. Decide for yourself what you’re questioning—hate for a nation’s actions or its citizens. Check the history and see where you land.