Studies of children’s stories shows differences in Russian, US approaches to emotion

Recent research of parents in Russia and the United States, as well as children's literature in both countries, highlights how cultural differences in socializing emotions begin before children even start attending school. Specifically, the research found that Russian parents are more likely than U.S. parents to read stories to their children that feature negative emotions, such as fear, anger and sadness.

source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/12/211202113435.htm