My first female discovered as a kitten that doorknobs open doors. When confronted with being either in or out of a room that was not to her liking she would simply jump on the doorknob, hold on until she turned the knob in the appropriate direction and found her way into the area she wanted. I know that every Russian Blue breeder can relate similar tales. Over the years I have received many notes and pictures from pet owners who have related other amazing antics of their Russians. Perhaps the Russian Blue's unique personality and demand for individual attention have played a part in keeping the number of Russian Blue breeders relatively small.
Russian breeders are very protective of their cats.
Russians do not do well in cat households with large numbers. Socialization of young kittens is absolutely essential. Breeding a show quality kitten is only half of the necessary formula for a show stopper. The Russian must be in full agreement with a breeder's desire for his or her show career or it will be a no go situation. Given the Russian's reserved personality, desire for an ordered existence and relatively small numbers, it is perhaps even more amazing that so many really outstanding championship, premiership and kitten winners have been produced.