Why are Russian leaders so short?

Soviet leaders, except for Putin.

Because they are/were not ethnic Russians.

Lenin was Jewish with Kalmyk and a bit of Germanic roots.

Stalin was pretty tall for Georgians/Ossetians.

Putin: 5' 7" (170 cm). There are some theories regarding his ethnic belonging, but since they're not clear/validated, I won't gossip.

Kruschev came from a very poor family. Many people label Americans "the most obese nation", but not everyone knows, that the U.S. has often been among the tallest nations in the world (Top-5). Nutrition matters too.

Gorby is not Russky either.

Mind you (if you're into racism/ultra-nationalism):

According to Nazi's standards SS officers had to be a minimum height of 5'10'' – 5'11''.

I've only mentioned it because the most non-European russophobes in this section praise the Nazis, so...

P.S.

Where is the list of Russian Emperors, hm? Selective approach?

Russians are generally short, not only their leaders !

Does it matter how short or tall a politician is? Surely it's what's going on in their brain that's important. I think it's just coincidence.

you missed Yeltsin who was 189 cm

you missed Andropov who was 182

Height doesn't represent anything

French Napoleon was 170, so?

a leader is not defined by his height but by his word and work

What does this have to do with Travel?

Is 175 short? Lol.

Мал да удал.