It is widely known that Russian women love makeup. They will never leave the house without any makeup on. Many people even say that this is a thing that makes them can spot a Russian woman whenever they go. Their concern about how they look – the cosmetics they use and the clothes they wear […]
Category: Russian Culture
Many cultures around the world develop their own brand of headgear. The headgear may be used as mere clothing accessories, ceremonial artifact, or a form of protection from extreme weather. As one country that encompasses some of the coldest place on earth as well as some of the most fashionable residents worldwide, Russia also designs […]
Marriage is one of the biggest moments in many people life. Many people choose to celebrate it in traditional ways, others choose to do it with more modern touches. Whether you choose the first one or the later one is not a problem. Everybody can decide on how they want to celebrate their wedding day. […]
The southern city of Russia Volgograd is one of the important cities in Russian History. Before the fall of the Soviet Union, the city was called Stalingrad. Yes, Volgograd is the location of one of the most famous battles in World War II, the Battle of Stalingrad. Known also as one of the bloodiest even […]
There are a lot of forms of folk art such as paper tearing, embroidery, shadow play, and carving. Each practice used to be loved by royalty and common people alike back in ancient times. However, in today’s age, science and technology have sped up so fast that the world is all about change. People are […]
The majority of people would call porcelain as “China” because it was where the first porcelain in the world was manufactured. But, did you know that Russia is actually very popular with high quality porcelains too? A lot of people who travel there would return with a tea set or figurines made of Russia’s finest […]
Traditional clothing is always interesting. It is a great way to learn about a certain place’s culture elaborately. The cuttings, colors, ornaments, and type of fabric represent symbols and tell a lot of stories about a country. It is not a wonder that travelers or people who are enthusiast about foreign cultures always try to […]
One of the most common misconception around the world about religion in Russia: Because of Russia’s close connection with communism (a leftover of a bygone era), people who have never learn and never go to Russia think that religion is not allowed to be practiced or talked about. They think that Russian government follows communism […]
You might have heard of how much Russians love flowers. They send bouquets for almost every occasion from birth to funeral – something that can only be matched by blini. People in Russia consider flowers as a way to indirectly say things they can’t express verbally. That is why rules and etiquette of flower-giving in […]
To some cultures, flowers could bring a lot of meanings as each of them symbolizes something. When arranged together aesthetically, a collection of flowers is called a bouquet. It is usually used as a decoration in houses, offices, hotels, or to be carried. This flower arrangement is also considered a proper gift to be given […]