I think the Russians like the Chinese suffer from stereotypes in movies and television :D I have to admit I liked the entrance of Viktor Krum and his classmates into the Great Hall even though it was a bit gratuitous.

I found it rather funny. This is one of the things about Harry Porter - the stereotypes everywhere. I think probably the author meant it like this, but I read some articles where she is criticized because of it.

As for Hermione/Cedric - I was just surprised that they haven't spoken together even once. This is an ultimate black ship, koala! ( I think it is great, actually, it is all in your imagination, it is like you have wrote a new book!!!)