Russia is the red headed step child of the western world. They have the natural resources of a major world power, yet they look more like a second world country (thanks socialism), their economy produces nothing, their population is declining, and men die at age 55 from alcoholism. Their only ability to remain relevant is through their military and acting through surrogate countries like Syria. Compared to incompetent doofuses like b.o., they have a highly effective foreign policy and intelligence community. In real life, they're as sophisticated as Italy.
Should we be afraid of them, no. Are they annoying as eff, yes.