In Russia, Ballet carries the feel of its original Italian origin, yet still feels distinctly Russian. This art of rigid, storytelling dance has evolved into a highly appreciated form of art alongside theatre and circus, and it blends classicism and folk dancing into a beautiful assimilation that retains the beauty of both its original ‘parents’. […]
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Russia’s performance arts are highly regarded throughout history, and not even an art associated with silliness change that. In spite of the stereotypical knowledge of circuses as a place consisting of huge comical red tent and people wearing strange costumes, circus is taken really seriously. Jokes are even made, saying even if there are clowns […]
When you have a good understanding of Russian grammar, it will be easier for you to start a communication in the Russian language. In the previous post, we learn about dative case of Russian nouns. If you have learned it, let’s continue to the next lesson about dative case of Russian adjectives that are easy […]
Even with the influence of global culture entering almost any country, including Russia, the Russian dining culture stays relatively intact from the influence, with a select few instances of adopting Western dining etiquette. Due to this, it is possible for visitors to be confused or overwhelmed during their trip as sometimes the rules may seem […]
The connection between Russia and vodka is almost negatively stereotypical, with many people thinking of the clear alcoholic drink the moment Russia crosses their minds. However, there are reasons why this stereotype persists, some can be seen in the article Facts about Vodka For foreigners, the love for alcohol in Russia can be shocking. We are […]
Vodka (from the Slavic word ‘voda‘ meaning ‘water’) is a type of highly alcoholic drink made of fermented grains or potatoes, sometimes mixed with artificial flavoring. Depending on the origin, the alcohol (ethanol) percentage of a vodka is usually 40 – 60% of its total, but the classical Russian vodka usually contains 38%, rounded to […]
Etiquette differ from country to country in the world, and as the largest country encompassing around 1/8 of Earth’s land, Russia certainly has its own set of etiquette. Due to its size, Russia was able to incorporate both Eastern and Western values to its society. This may confuse tourists, immigrants, and visitors, as at first […]
Bears are one of the symbols of Russian culture, appearing in jokes, folktales, stories, comics, and even as an Olympic mascot back in 1980. It was considered as a candidate for the official Russian symbol after the dissolution of the USSR, but in the end, the parliament opted to use the double-headed eagle from the […]
In spite of being one of the largest countries, not much is known about Russia, and many of the unique cultural and traditional knowledge and values are lost in the eyes of most of the world. Due to this, some of the actions that are normal in the other parts of the West can be […]
Russia is known as one of the most intriguing country, with values that are simply not found or considered strange in other Western countries or even fellow European countries. With a population of women that outnumbers men by nearly 11 million, along with a high mortality rate of men due to alcoholism among other things; […]