'My father was pure Russian, and I was raised in a pure Russian household,' Michigan-born Seagal said at an event in Moscow.
who is described as the special representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry for Russian-American humanitarian relations, made his comments while attending a founding event for the International Movement of Russians in Moscow on Monday.
Speaking at the event, Michigan-born Seagal, 70, said of his upbringing:"My father was pure Russian, and I was raised in a pure Russian household, because my mother was completely immersed in the Russian culture and she did not have parents." He added that"over half of the people in America actually love Russia and love Russians and know that they're being lied to."
Other notable recipients of the Russia's Order of Friendship medal have included former International Olympic Committee Boss, Jacques Rogge, andQueen Elizabeth II
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