Life in Russia
Traditions in Russia
Russians are a friendly and hospitable people. You will adapt faster to the living conditions in Russia if you know the peculiarities of the country and its people. Hospitality is a well-known feature of the Russian people. Having invited a guest to his house, he will always be seated at a table covered with dishes with delicious food and will be given tea with sweets, and will also be engaged in interesting conversations. People in Russia are very sociable and like to have conversations on various topics and express their opinions in friendly companies.
The Russian language is very rich and has many shades. In this language there are many words, pronunciation options and intonations for expressing deep thoughts or vivid feelings. Russian Russian speech is often filled with phrases from films, phrases from Russian classical literature, fragments of poems, comparisons. In Russia, they are very fond of humor and laughter. Therefore, in friendly communication, people often build phrases not literally, but figuratively, or insert funny statements into the conversation so that communication is humorous.
Russians value friendship very highly. They are able to be friends for years and support each other. Friends are often valued no less than family members.
To look like a friendly, cultured and generous person, people always come to visit in Russia with a gift. Especially if there are children in the house. It doesn't matter what it will be - fruit for the table, a cake or a small chocolate bar for tea. The main thing is not the size of the gift, but its availability.
In conversation, familiar people here smile a lot at each other. But on the street and in transport, it is not customary to smile at strangers. This will be considered as insincerity or a strange obsession.
In order for a girl to smile at you and start talking to you, you must first get to know her culturally. The glowing smile and winking eyes on the stranger's face will only frighten her.
In Russia, women are especially treated. Men give them a place in public transport, hold the doors when passing through them, give a hand to get out of the car. The gallantry of a man is held in high esteem here. In Russia, it is customary to give flowers to girls and say compliments.
Russia has its own national traditions, signs and holidays.
The main holidays in Russia:
New Year is celebrated on the night from December 31 to January 1. They put up and decorate the Christmas tree and prepare gifts for everyone.
Christmas - the holiday of Orthodox Christians-is celebrated on the night of January 6 to 7.
Tatiana's Day is the Day of Russian Students - it is celebrated on January 25.
Defender of the Fatherland Day is a holiday for all military personnel-it is celebrated on February 23.
Maslenitsa is a traditional Slavic holiday of seeing off winter and meeting spring. The festivities take place for a week. This is usually celebrated in late February-early March. Everyone bakes pancakes and eats them with different fillings.
International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8.
Easter is an ancient Christian holiday. It is celebrated in early spring. Everyone bakes cakes and paints eggs.
The Holiday of Spring and Labor is celebrated on May 1.
Victory Day is celebrated on May 9. On this day, veterans of the Great Patriotic War are honored.
Russia Day is celebrated on June 12.
There is a tradition among Russians to go to the bath. This is an occasion not only to wash up, but also to have fun with friends. It is believed that steam cleanses the body and soul.
The wedding traditions of the Russian people are wide and multifaceted. For example, a large loaf is baked for a wedding, and young people take a bite out of it to determine who will be the head of the house. It will be a husband or wife.
The loaf is often presented at a meeting of important foreign guests to emphasize the hospitality, generous reception and show the traditions of the people of Russia.
Climate in Russia
The weather in Russia is different and it depends on the region. Most of the country is located in a temperate climate zone with fairly comfortable weather conditions.
In the cold season, in the houses and administrative buildings of Russia, unlike most Western countries, there is central heating and residential and public premises are necessarily heated, as well as all transport. Therefore, in a museum, cafe, bus, library, theater, university auditorium, as well as in a dorm room, you will not be cold.
Cuisine in Russia
There are many nationalities living in Russia.
Here you can taste dishes from different countries of the world. But traditional Russian cuisine has its own original dishes. Russia is famous for pancakes, pies, cabbage soup and porridge, dumplings and dumplings with different fillings, vinaigrette and jelly. All this is worth trying.
