The typical reaction of a Russian kitten is to run to a safe location,
usually behind a piece of furniture, and to there review all the
implications of any new development. If you wish to establish a
relationship at this point, sit down, quietly dangle a shoelace or
move a cat teaser back and forth slowly and wait. Soon the Russian
will be unable to ignore the motion and will carefully attempt to capture
the moving object. From that point on negotiations toward a more
serious relationship will be in order.

This very typical Russian Blue "look before you leap" characteristic
reinforces that Russians are a very intelligent breed. Aside from the
fact that the Russian Blue will have gained considerable play time from
you at your first meeting he will also have determined just how
interested you are in getting to know him. If you have little patience
for his game and "wait and see" attitude then perhaps you would
not have been the totally committed new owner that he is seeking.
Russians don't like change. They are a long-lived, hardy breed of
cat. If they come to stay, they expect to stay a long time and be
treated as a valued member of your family. Lots of cat toys (Russians
remain eager to play throughout their lives), no loud music and meals on time
suit a Russian to a tee. See, I told you Russians were smart! Russian Blues are clever and extremely agile. They love small spaces and can fit themselves into areas that you would not believe could make a cat feel comfortable. 

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. 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.