One topic that will certainly unite my readers everywhere in the world – pets. We all love animals, whom we bring to our homes. Let’s…
Russians are well-known for their love for vodka and festive dinners, which include lots of pies and salads with mayo. Being in a cold country,…
I was booking some travel today and read reviews of hotels at my destination. At some point I decided to filter Russian reviews and was…
My good friend (who lives in Miami) sent me this question today – How do you cope with the long winters? Great question and great…
Looking at the map of Russia, tourists often wonder which transport to choose for their travel – car, plane or train? Pros and cons and…
Time before Easter and/or May Holidays is time to do Spring cleaning, both at home and in the city. Here is how we, Russians, approach…
Flowers are beautiful. But what is more important – flowers are symbolic. Flowers follow us on all special occasions. Knowing “flower etiquette” is key, especially…
Age stereotypes are as strong as gender stereotypes in Russia. Age-appropriate behaviour, clothes, hairstyles. Age discrimination at work. Are the age stereotypes internal or external?…
Many Russians are intolerant to any kind of diversity. A person’s behavior should fit in “age and gender appropriate” image. Let’s explore what that means…
Foreigners often say that Russians are too direct. One of manifestations of that is going straight to the point at business meetings or in social…