When asked what color is associated with Russia the most, most people will, without hesitation, pick the red color. It is understandable. Some people instantly got reminded by The Red Square, with the candy castle like St. Basil Cathedral. Others will associate the red color to communism, in which Russia is famous for during the […]
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Shopping for cosmetics is easy in St. Petersburg. Compared to Moscow, St. Petersburg has more choice when it comes to beauty stores. The fact St. Petersburg is the most visited city in Russia helps since it means there is more demand. Plenty of international chains opens a branch here, especially on the large shopping malls. […]
There are a few reasons why you want to shop for cosmetics while visiting Russia. Sometimes when traveling, you forget to bring an eyeliner or an eyeshadow. Suddenly you need one for a nice dinner. Sometimes it’s more convenient to buy stuff in Russia instead of bringing them from home, adding more weight to the […]
Sometimes you wonder how Russian women can be so beautiful and have great skin. The answer is like anywhere else in the world. In modern days, women use makeup and skincare products to help to maintain their beauty, in Russia included. However, there is a growing concern among women about the products they use. Skincare and […]
Winter swimming is like a popular challenge in Russia. Instead of being popular in a certain period of time, ice-swimming is an annual trend in Russia. It usually celebrated to commemorate the Christian’s Epiphany days. Epiphany is a holiday marking Jesus Baptism at river Jordan. Although it’s originally a Christian holiday, nowadays the participants of […]
The ice-swimming festival in Russia, marking the Epiphany day, is celebrated by millions of Russians every year. Russians of all ages celebrate it. As a crowd of people queuing in an ice hole to take turn dipping, it’s not a strange sight to find children among this queue. Parents bring their children to participate in […]
The Epiphany Day is celebrated on January 19 in Russia. It is the day when Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist in the River Jordan. Russian Celebrating it by having an epiphany bath. It’s a bathing ritual in which believers cleanse past sins by dipping into the water at Epiphany Day. It’s a celebration […]
Russia is very interesting in many areas. First, you might already familiar with its cultural heritage. In cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg, you can find cultural wonders such as The Red Square and Winter Palace. Many of the places are UNESCO World Heritage sites, from palaces, churches, and old towns. Second, Russia is […]
In Christianity, Epiphany is the moment of revelation of Jesus as the incarnation of God. It is one of the Christian holidays and is celebrated all around the world, in Russia included. However, it is not Russia if they don’t have their unique and distinguished tradition. Here you will learn about History of Epiphany tradition […]
When you ask for a recommendation on a Russian drink, almost everyone would recommend you Vodka. It’s totally understandable, there’s no other drinks associated with Russia better than vodka. However, vodka is certainly not what you’re looking for if you search something for little ones. Vodka, or any alcoholic beverage of any kind, is certainly […]