Gift giving is an important part of life in Russia, because it is considered bad form to arrive empty-handed in any social event. Aside of personal occasion such as dinner, birthday, and wedding; there are also several national celebrations that require gift exchange, such as the New Year holiday and the International Woman’s Day. However, […]
Category: Russian Culture
In many countries across the world, skincare and make up have become natural parts of modern gifting culture. It is considered normal to present skincare packages, make up palettes, or separate cosmetic items for birthdays, Christmas, and other festive occasions between friends, colleagues, and relatives. However, if you are trying to gift such cosmetic products […]
You might have heard of the hype of the electronic dance music in Russia and how alive the nightlives in Saint Petersburg and Moscow are. You can easily find good pubs and night clubs in these two largest cities in Russia as well as reasons to go there during big festivals like The White Nights. […]
There are a lot of reasons for people to collect antiques. In addition, people have different looks about possessing antique collectibles. For example, an elderly man was a big collector of antique chairs and placed them throughout his house. He became a collector of antique chairs because it reminded him of good old days when […]
The electronic music in Russia has been growing together with its clubbing history which started in the 80’s with the disco fever. Then the dance sessions became a regular event in Saint Petersburg. But that was still the retro time. The real EDM trend in Russia was sparked by a club named Arma17 in Moscow. […]
Old traditions reflect an important piece of our culture. They help shape the structure and basis of both our families and our society. They remind us that we all are part of a history that forms our past, defines who we are today, and who we are likely to become. Once we shrug off the […]
Are you confused about the gift you want to give someone? Especially if you give it to your friends or relatives in Russia. You will certainly look for the best gift to give, right? If you are visiting Russia, there are many choices of souvenir from there that you can make as a gift. For […]
Do you like collecting souvenirs in the country you are visiting? If so, maybe you also need to collect Matryoshka dolls. You can find Matryoshka dolls if you visit Russia. This is a typical doll from there. Matryoshka is a unique doll because there are dolls inside the doll. The images in this doll also […]
Russian tradition do not recognize some of the most common western superstition, such as the deadly myth of number 13 or the peril of walking under the stairs. However, there are dozens if not hundreds of Russian superstitions that has become inseparable with everyday life. They may come from folk custom that somehow evolves into […]
Scarf is one of the most basic staple clothing accessories among Russians. Not only beautiful, it is also available in various sizes and material, from wool and fur to silk and cotton. Because of that, Russian scarf is known for its versatility, making it a suitable adornment for any occasion. Favored by locals, admired by […]