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 […]
Tag: flower gifting in Russia
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 […]
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, […]
Who is not happy when receiving a gift in the form of a bouquet of flowers? There are many women out there who really like flower bouquets. Moreover, receiving a bouquet of flowers from someone they care about. We are not always recipients of gifts, sometimes we will be someone who will send gifts. For […]
Strolling in the street of Moscow, or in luxurious Moscow shopping malls, you might wonder where Moscow locals go shopping, especially for daily necessities such as food and clothes. Not everyone likes to go to the mall every day, and certainly not for cheap goods. This is where markets, especially street markets become favorites. Street […]
Flowers have played important roles in many cultures across the world, including in Russia. The pretty plants have not only gratified human sense with their beauties but also hold significant and deep meaning in the rich Russian cultures. This is evident by the fact that flowers are anchored in their culture, art works, and even […]
Flower is the universal language of love. While Russian culture of gifting might seem to be pretty similar with other western countries by now, you might have noticed how highly Russians think of other people and the heartwarming affections they treat each other. There are some unique traditions when it comes to gift and flower […]