Festivals in Kolomna are held very differently and usually gather a lot of spectators and participants. And which festival would you visit – a classical music festival or a film festival? Or maybe you have long dreamed of attending a festival of rare gastronomy? You can find information about these and other events in this […]
Category: Russian Culture
Have you at any point asked why Russians give bouquets of flowers so as often as possible? Furthermore, why all bunches in Russian flower deliveries comprise of an odd number of flowers? If you are curious about it, keep on following this article because we will cover all you need to know before you give […]
Welcoming a baby into the world involves different customs based on the local culture. It is mostly seen as a way to send good hopes and wishes for the soon-to-be-born baby so they would come healthy and well. However, a baby is always an amazing gift. Baby shower is among the most common and popular […]
Do you want to know and also learn about Islamic culture in the world? As we have seen, there are several countries that have many Muslim citizens. In fact, there are also countries that are dominated by Muslim citizens. Each country certainly has a history of how Islamic culture can exist and develop in these […]
Can you handle the extreme cold weather? Some of you may say yes, because there are things to keep you warm; thick blankets, jackets, wool pants, earmuffs, gloves, and other warm clothes. But how about taking them all out and leaving you with nothing but swimsuit to wear? It may sound crazy, but some people […]
The first of May is one of the most celebrated holidays in the world, which is known under several names at once such as International Worker’s Solidarity Day, Spring and Labor Day, etc. In more than 50 countries, it is officially declared as a day off. However, in one country, on this holiday, people gather […]
People say if you want to experience the culture of the land, then the festival season is where you need to be. Russia is no exception, especially with the four seasons in the vast region. There are probably more festivals there in any other place in the world. No wonder, many travellers also check out […]
Pregnancy is a very special period in the life of every woman. Especially if it is the first pregnancy, there will be a lot of questions, doubts and worries. The future mother often wonders if everything is all right, if the changes occurring in her body are normal, how to behave, so as not to […]
Do you plan to travel to Russia in the near future? Other than learning how to say daily phrases in local language or looking for a nice place to stay or mark attractions, it would be wise to understand the culture and customs, too. You should know that, among other interesting things, Russians believe in […]
You may have heard interesting facts about Russians. One of them is that they are the people of duality, and among the opposite things is that they are believers but superstitious at the same time. Rituals and customs are integral parts of any culture, no less important than the achievements of science or examples of […]