Something about Russia

I was born in Russia and I have lived here [1] all of my 15 years. I can tell you about some facts.
1. Russians really often drink vodka. Yep, it's true, and it's a big problem. It damages families, increases the level of crime, creates a large number of homeless people, etc.  There is a law governing the use of alcohol: only those who are 18+ may purchase it, but the law is often violated.
2. We are don't play the balalaika :)  I can't say that Russians admire their culture. We sing folk songs, when we drink a lot of vodka. Sometimes parents force their children to learn to play the national instrument, but children usually hate it.
3. There are two problems in Russia: fools and roads. Every Russian knows it. There are a lot of fools (I think it's because of the Russian mentality) and terrible roads (it is because of the corruption).
4. Most Russians don't like the current government, but the ruling party has been in power a long time. No comments.

In my next note I will try to tell you more :)

[1]  The present perfect tense is often used when an action started in the past (the moment you were born in Russia) and the action continues up to the present moment (I'm still living in Russia.)