We were in St. Petersburg and Moscow in '04 as guests of Russians, and I can tell you that the Russian people don't hate us. They were very confused why the US would elect Bush to a second term, but that was about the only part of our politics that they seemed even curious about. We don't understand their politicians either. (or our own for that matter)
The Russian people are just like us, they want to "get by", be healthy and comfortable, and have a little fun.
There are often Russians in Negril, make it a point to get to know them and you will see.
I can see no real continuing connection between Al Qaeda and Communism since their purposes contradict.
Respect,
Col. Andy