Superstition is an inseparable part of Russian tradition. It has evolved throughout the years into social etiquette and norms that are commonly accepted in Russian society, although it originally may be born out of mere folk belief and archaic mindset. Celebrations, daily activities, and interpersonal communications are almost always lightly nuanced with superstition. Superstitions that […]
Author: Abida Muttaqiena
Birthday celebrations are some of the more important occasions that we must attend several times every year. A birthday by itself signifies someone’s beginning in life and tends to be quite personal. However, a birthday party is a mean to express thanks to God for being born, as well as an opportunity to strengthen one’s […]
Yuri Gagarin, the first human who went to outer space, is said to have one important task in his trip. That task is: eating. Eating in space is no small matter, because cosmonauts have to eat even though they live “out of this world”, but they cannot eat just any dishes from earth. Space food […]
In Russia, gardening is a serious family matter. It is more than a hobby that one does in one’s spare time. The dacha which takes the role of a country house for Russians, also includes a garden where people grow their own food instead of decorative plants. Russians of various professions will go back to […]
Have you ever heard of Birch Tree Juice? Chances are, you haven’t heard about it if you have never visited Russia. Birch Tree Juice is a well-known traditional beverage only in Russia and its neighboring Baltic countries, although bottled version of Birch Tree Juice (also called Birch Water) have started to gain attention among worldwide […]
As a transcontinental country, Russia’s territory receives considerable influences from Asia although majority of its lands are located in Europe. A perfect example of this case is Grozny, the capital city of Chechnya, Russia. Historically, it always maintains close ties with Russia, but its culture and society are greatly influenced by its nearest neighbor, the […]
Every country’s diet consists of healthy and tasty-but-unhealthy options. So do Russian cuisines. As a rule of thumb, “your health is in your hands”, so you are the one who should choose the right foods for yourself. Eating healthy could be as simple as tweaking your daily menu and lifestyle to reflect better alternatives. And […]
When you are thinking about Russia, what kind of gifts come to your mind? Authentic Matryoshka dolls, of course. Gorgeous Russian shawls, another popular option. But what if someone need to present some high-end gifts with more personal touch for business partners, colleagues, and family friends? For a perfect gift in Russia, you may like […]
Russian shawl is one of a kind souvenir that tourists won’t miss when they come to Russia. But Russian shawls are more than mere souvenir. The use of shawl is deeply entrenched within Russian tradition. Many women in Russia choose shawl as their most favorite accessory, for the simple reason that it offers both comfort […]
Do you know that Russia have some of the world’s most delicious dairy desserts? Variety of cheese, milk, butter, and yoghurt occupy a large part of every Russian grocery store. You cannot even come to a true Russian home without finding a platter of them served for guests. The most popular among Russian dairy products […]