Why are Russians such terrible drivers?

The only comparable nations in terms of strictly traffic fatalities are India (which is less), Iran (which is significantly higher) and African nations without even real road systems. In watching over a thousand hours of Russian dash cam footage I have come to the conclusion that bribery, alcoholism, and inclement weather cannot be the sole cause. The Russian clearly has no regard for life and operates in a state of technological barbarism.

Imagine a home depot paint bucket full of shit and piss left to sit for weeks. Imagine taking your head and submerging it up to your shoulders in the shit and piss. Imagine opening your mouth and sticking out your tongue and swallowing a big gulp of the shit and piss.