TRUE RUSSIAN RULES: * Take care of parents while alive, and not to pass to nursing homes * Absolute friendship * Sincerity in relationship * Sincerity in communication
I'm sorry. But peope living in St.Petersburg to throw their parents into nursing homes. Not in Moscow, probably not. But they do throw their parents and grandparents in St.Petersburg.
In the USA, the rules are "do what we say or else and take it up the aff and don't utter a word in defense of yourself or in disagreement to anything we say", pretty much everything they said about their arch rival...oh, they're still saying it... Hopefully I'll make it to Russia. I'll be a model and productive guest and be respectful my hosts.
Yes, I too wash my hands as soon as I return home or any chance I get when out. It is wonderful to know about odd number of flowers, lol. It is customary to take a gift in US too, but MANY PEOPLE have forgotten or were not taught properly, especially many young people. This is sad. I recently was invited to visit friends for a community event and meal. I took a lot of food to share. They love me now and always extend invitations. This is how we should always be. Hospitality is important in many areas. US is huge as is Russia. We are a nation of immigrants and come with many different customs. Some people are more polite and proper than others. It is universal however to greet guests warmly with some nice food. You are a VERY good ambassador for Russia. Thank you.
I love my Slavic cousins!! Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Belarus, Czech Slovakia...all of you are my brothers and sisters. My ancestors are from your southern Slavic comrades. I really wish to visit your countries because I love all the beauty and culture you guys have! Lots of love!!
I almost never eat soups and I've lived in Russia my whole life... and a lot of my friends also rarely eat them. However I do have a couple friends that do eat them.
another interesting fact about Russians that I have noticed is that a lot of their architecture is very stern and functional, but when they build something for the sake of beauty or aesthetics they go on to build some of the most beautiful constructions that looks like something out of a Disney movie.
you're talking about planned development. after the WWII, when the whole European part of the country was in ruins, it was necessary to build a huge number of houses as quickly and cheaply as possible. but as soon as the budget allows Russian immediately begin to build all sorts of delights.
Hello :-) I think most of the things are common for majority of slavic countries :) for example we say na zdravie, or we take off our shoes when entering home, or bring gifts, or wash our hands first at home. And Im from Slovakia ;)
I really like how you aren't shy of the fact that you're Russian. You're proud of it and have only positive things to say. I am Russian as well, and live in the US for 17 years and toooons of my "Russian" friends would sometimes laugh at their culture, the ways their parents think and etc. Its ugly and puts down the person who says all this. I think no person should forget their heritage and should be proud of it! Even if the media provokes you to be ashamed of it and be more of a "Westerner". There are many flaws in every culture and its people, but thinking that another one is better than yours should be shameful
Уважение к культуре и традициям своих предков не имеет абсолютно никакого отношения к патриотизму Российской Федерации. Более того, одна из основ США - это respect for cultural heritage and diversity. Американских детей в школах учат, что надо уважать свои корни, интересоваться языком своих предков, их традициями и т.д. Вообще, смешно читать очередные высеры наших "неватников", которые даже два слова по-английски связать не смогут, но зато являются "цивилизованными", "прогрессивными носителями западной культуры" по своему мнению. И я вот не могу понять - то ли это отголоски поздней отмены крепостного права, то ли что? Лакество, мысли, строящиеся на форме "господа-с из знатного рода, они-то знают-с как жить-с, не то что мы, глупые крестьяне". Но правда заключается в том, что если бы вдруг такой "неватник" попал в США, вдруг оказался бы в компании рядовых Джо, и начал бы свою классическую вонь, то американцы бы посмеялись вместе с ним над его глупыми предками и дебилами-ватниками соотечественниками. Но потом бы такого человека они в грош не ставили. Особенно американцы старого поколения. Нет, таких людей никто в США уважать и воспринимать всерьез не будет. Менталитет не тот. И этим мне чертовски нравится американская культура. По мне, так это одна из причин, почему американцы так хорошо живут.
I am an American. In America the government is almost completely owned by large businesses. Many (almost all) of these mega-corporations have defense contracts. They make absurd profits by selling weapons and other defense materials to the government. If America does not have a very dangerous enemy then we would not need as many weapons and defense materials and the profits would shrink. Because of that, the American media (which is owned by the same corporations) have been portraying the USSR and now Russia as a great and evil empire ever since the end of the second world war. They want Americans to be afraid so that they will not object to the huge amounts of government money being spent on defense. It is pretty sad really. It made very little sense when the USSR existed and now it makes no sense at all. Imagine what the world would be like if the United States and Russia were truly allies.
We can all learn from one another, no one country is perfect and right about anything. But Russia does have some beautiful women and I like their culture, yes I am an American.
I am living in Russia it’s already 6 years now ! To my surprise many of the Russian and Indian traditions and habits actually do match ! Living in Russia is great ❤️
As you went through the list, I realized that I adopted most of these habits into my life when I was working in Russia! I lived there in the early 90's and I learned so much from my Russian friends. I even experienced a little culture shock when I came back home to the states!
In the Netherlands people who meet each other for the first few times usually bring fancy chocolate. I really like the idea of bringing fruit, do you know if that happens in big city's too?
@@johnhardin2269 oh my, your sensitivity is astounding. It is suggested you follow your own advice and while you're at it do something about your butthurt. Should my words offend you I suggest you go find one who cares to endure your rampant whining. :)
There are some similarities but some things are different like handshakes with a woman, refusing gifts as a form of politeness, women are not so dress to impress like they do in Russia etc.
I think na zdrowie might have come from Poland, as we always say that ;) Most of the rules apply to Poland as well, I quess culturaly we are very close.
The correct preposition in Russian would be "za", so it's "za zdorovie". This one you could actually hear toasted. But I've always considered it more ironic than not to toast "to (our) health". The biggest one I think she missed is taking off your shoes when entering houses. But I guess it's not Russian-specific as the further you go from Anglo-Saxon countries the more often you see this practiced.
I'm from Ukraine and all of it is true about here as well. The only thing not every city has subway and lots of theaters. It literally depends on a city itself and how big it is.
Some of Ukrainians might be offended of what you just said LOL tbh, west part of the country is closer to Poland and in the past weren't even part of Ukraine, so they have their own habits and customs; the place where I were born have a lot of things in common with Russia and even my native language is russian; though I can understand and speak Ukranian as well
Well some of those Ukrainians are traitors. The truth is Ukrainians(rutherenian) are Rus people just like Muscovites(Russians) and Belarussians. Yeah I get the west is similar to Poland because of history and such but honestly the tsar liberated that land hundreds of years ago and Ukrainians and Ukrainian language was considered a dialect of Russian, only reason Ukraine is considered as a nation today is because the Germans (German empire and Austria) started promoting it as different from Russia to weaken Russia as Ukraine was a core part of Russia and then the Soviets took over and implemented divide and conquer so for that reason they promoted Ukrainian as different. I mean even the entire Rus people and nation started in Kiev. I think it's time to make Ukraine Russia again.
actually, I try to stay away from that bulsh*t. From my point view Ukraine and Russia aren't that different and there is no need for the drama and conflict we have now. Moreover, fighting with a neighbor aren't smart idea as well. I also accept that some of the people of my country are different and have different customs and I always respect it. That's what makes my country unique anyway.
Na Na Na Moy brate, now that these anti Rus people are in power look at how Ukraines economy gotten so bad and how life for normal people are so much worse meanwhile the rich run the country for EU interests. Yanukovych might have not been the best but he's a thousand times better than the corrupt puppet government of proshenko. Anyways we're getting too into politics lol, I love Ukraine and hope to visit soon, I guess no west Ukraine for me because I tend to not control my self when it comes to politics lol
I m from India and we too carry gifts while visiting friends and relatives ... Also it's a must for us to wash our hands and feet once v return home ... Another common factor is the food that V prepare while inviting guests ... V prepare a 7 -10 course meal on average for guests
Many Russian manners are similar to Indian customs, although India is very far from Russia. Maybe the Slavs were an Indian tribe that moved to the North, or Vice versa, Indians were a tribe who moved to the South.
Agree, and people do it not to impress a guest it’s just what we do, it’s a norm. Also, in Russia you don’t have to be invited if you visit a friend. Some times we surprise our friends by coming uninvited and make them happy,especially if they haven’t seen us for awhile. Lol
@@sergeybykov2643 а кто пьет?) Я мужу не разрешаю. Если выпьет - сразу под зад. Да и русские в большинстве своем травоядные, так как денег нет на мясо. В Евпропе пьют больше))
If I were a woman after childbirth, I would prefer the Russian system of "three-year maternity leave with pay." The emphasis here, obviously, is on the well-being of the mother and her child, and it makes a lot more sense, since the newborn child is in need of its mother. Greetings from Israel.
David Ben-Abraham , the video is not so true about this point. Actually you paid only for 1,5 years after childbirth (and you have not 100% of your usual salary, but only 40%, and there is also a max limit for this sum, which is now about 340$ per a month, no matter that before childbirth you had 10000$) and the rest of 3 years period you can stay home with your child for free :-), so the greatest thing for this last 1,5 years is that nobody can fire you, it’s under a law.
Well, there is a huge backfire. Small companies rarely employ young women because of this law. Of cource, they can't deny you because you're a young woman, it's illegal. But I'm pretty sure that there is no human being that is 100% competent in the field of something, especially at young age. So they'll find a reason not to hire you.
Sure but it'd suck for any employer, especially a smaller business. That's one worker for the price of two. :/ And not to mention a year alone is a long time. The women would have to be completely retrained. It's nice for the woman, but too long logistically speaking.
David Ben-Abraham I can also add another fact that all maternity leave is added up to your pension time , it’s not deducted from your service work time. So at the end of your work time your pension will be full.
Sad but, this is not very cool time, and all those money ull get is just about 1300-3000$ per year, depends of your work. Many of our girls feels soo lonely at this time and this is sad.
Have you been inside of a men's room in any Airport in the USA? 90% don't even go to the sink after their deeds!!! This is after using Airport facilities!!!
Hardly. When men go to the restroom in the US you'll be lucky to see them 'rinse off' their hands with just water, if at all. I've heard similar tales from the women's restroom, yuck!
Wow! So many things in common. I am from the states but my family immigrated from the Dominican Republic, so you always show up with a gift to someone’s house. And wash your hands when you get home/ before eating or preparing food. The whistling is interesting! And you always should be ready to eat A LOT! Thank you for sharing!! Very cool list!
I'm an Indian, and what a coincidence that many of the Indian tradition are similar to that of Russian. Very interesting and informative video. Greetings from India.
From the US and at least in my house hold growing up, and now in my own, we offer food and drink to guests, and i try to always bring a 'gift' or something to share to someones house as well! Also, i take solo contemplative time before traveling always!!! And prayers. Thank you! ~ and our cheers vary, to what we have been talking about, to bring in what we've learned from conversation. So lots of similarities! :) 💗
I went to a Russian Orthodox church here in Seattle this past Sunday. It was not a service, or mass, but a kind of church benefit to raise money for the parish. It was a great time! Well organized with lots of home cooked Russian pastry, cookies and other party food, all very good. They had a book store with lots of spiritual books, and truly beautiful religious icons. I really am fond of Orthodox art. There were also a lot of friendly church people, mostly women, who were making sales and answering questions, and generally being of service. Good Christian people with a rich spiritual heritage. That is the impression I took away. Also took away a box of baklava, lemon tarts, and a small layered cream cake!
Ayeee!!! Im glad to hear. I’m from Seattle as well, where was the church located? I would like to visit as I have an interest in learning the Russian language (also major in it😁😁). Thanks!
'Na zdorovye', which roughly translates as 'for your wellness', is something you might say in response to someone thanking you for food/drink/medicine. 'Za zdorovye' is what you might say when drinking, which translates as 'to [your/our] well-being'. Similarly, when drinking, you might say something like 'za zhenschin' (to women)', 'za pobehdu' (to victory), 'za uspekh' (to success), etc - when drinking, it's always 'za', never 'na'.
The real situation when you can say "Na Zdorov'ie" is when You give something to other person to eat and he says "Thanks!" You reply with "Na Zdorov'ie". When you drink alcohol in company of your friends you can say "Za Zdorov'ie" which means let's drink for us to stay healthy, sounds crazy by the way :D
3 years maternity leave??!!! That is sooo awesome! really smart, too! The culture benefits as a whole when the children are valued that much!! I LOVE that President Putin puts such a high value on women and children, too. Says so much about your culture! very godly.
Actually, there is some other reasons - when child turns 3, he can go to a kindergarten, so mom can work properly. If kid is too small he needs too much attention, often gets sick and distracts her. Some bosses do not want to hire moms, that have kids, even older than 5. When you are a woman and having a job interview it's a very common question: "Are you planning to have a child a in year or two?"
@Sasha Kravchenko Obviously, Sasha, I only know what I see on the Internet. I'm sure he has an excellent PR man, because I have seen a lot of videos that show him being kind and generous. He IS only a man, so I imagine he has many flaws like all men do.. On the other hand, our American media has painted an extremely negative picture of Putin. It's all "HATE Russia" and "Putin is the Devil!" because that's what our Fake News wants us to believe. But I don't buy into their LIES. I think ALL Hell has come out to keep Putin and Trump apart, because these two are both Courageous Lions who will bring down the Evil Cabals together. At least half the world hates our American President, even though he has done amazing good for our nation, but if you only have seen CNN reporting their LIES, you would never know any of the good he has done. So you are not a fan of Putin? I love him because I constantly pray for him, as well as Trump.
@@through28me Yes, that's understandable. It's like that here, too, but new mother's usually only get 6 weeks paid maternity leave, and that's only if you have a really good job. Many American women have to to go back to work right away, because the family needs the money to survive (American style, that is) and they put their infant in a paid day care, or if they are really fortunate, they have a relative take care of the infant.. The wiser ones find a way to make do on the husband's salary, cutting out every non-essential cost. But the question is very typical. Employers are under no obligation to hire anyone, so of course they are going to hire people they can depend on to be there, and with younger women, children are always an issue.
And some of the women use this "opportunity" and give birth every 3 years. And totally they don't work for 9 years! And it's bad. They don't do anything useful and because of it russia is so poor. It's just my opinion)
Yeah I don't get all these grimy people who wear their shoes in the house. My one room mate does this and it's really annoying. It makes me soles or socks turn black really fast.
I visited Russia for Christmas vacation, I love these customs, especially dress to impress. Even though I didn’t see this video before going, I was so ready to dress to impress. Russia was the only country I visited when I prepared for the trip by buying really nice clothes especially for visiting the Bolshoi Theater. I adored the Bolshoi, I want to visit Russia again but maybe when I speak more Russian :)
*ПЕРЕПРОЧТИ! (дополнил высказывание :) )* 1) Пришла твоя очередь говорить тост) 2) За любовь. 3) За тебя. 4) За нас) 5) Давайте выпьем сегодня за....) Этот список можно продолжать до бесконечности) Если подвести итог, то можно сказать, что у нас нет определенной фразы. У нас люди говорят тост, либо пьют вовсе без слов) p.s. Я знаю откуда взялось это клише с фразой "на здоровье") Тут дело в поляках. Для большинства иностранцев что польский, что русский - какая-то шипящая тараторка. А поляки чокаются под "Na zdrowie". И как-то оно заняло в представлении не-славян положение общеславянского аналога их чирс и прост)
All the habits you listed are good habits and every body should follow its. I like Russia and Russian people, most of the habits are followed by the Indian also. Russia and Russian peoples are beautiful .long live India-Russia friendship.
Hi Lingua, I am from Malaysia, our etiquette is to never go to a house empty handed. When we are meeting friends, we usually make something or even buy food like biscuits. When we have friends over, we usually make some food and snacks to share. When we come back from home, we wash our hands and feet to clear off any germs. Wow 3 years for maternity leave, thats cool. Your videos are pretty cool!
Actually *paid maternity leave* is 1.5 years. After that you are paid around 50-100 rubles per month but your job still owes you to keep your place and allow you get back to your job if you'll decide that.
OMG, us Romanians have the exact same customs!!! The only differences would be: 1. metro stations - not as beautiful as yours seem to be and 2. paid maternity leave - 'only' 2 years instead of 3. It was hilarious to watch the video. I can totally relate with bringing a little something for your hosts, having a ton of food for your guests, wearing elegant clothes to the grocery store, speeches while drinking *lol* , odd number of flowers and even only for funerals. All of them! Even going to school in extreme temperatures, although the weather here is milder. It must be our common communist background...
Actually, paid maternity leave only 1,5 year. After that you could not work up to 3 year, nobody could fine you, but it's free) .and also there are not so much money first 1,5 year, about 200 dollars maximum per month
It has nothing to do with communist or capitalist thing, it's simply a cultural tradition. Speeches are ethnic and women do take good care of their appearance. This is a very normal eastern European thing.
I am not sure if it was on this video or another one where you talked about Russians washing their hands as soon as they get home. Now you can take that off your list thanks to the new pandemic, everybody washes their hands when they arrive haha
Помню как в классе 5-ом впервые пригласил девочку на детское свидание и мама подсказала купить цветы. Пошел в цветочный, там стою и думаю : «купить 3 цветка-слишком дорого, купить 1- слишком по-жалкому, значит куплю два». Хорошо , что продавщица меня остановила, поинтересовавшись кому я покупаю, и объяснила что к чему))
My dear, we never say "na zdorovie" but we say "vashe zdorovie" which means the I wish you a good health))) But you will never change westerners. They love their stereotypes. They would rather convince you that you are wrong, and "na zdorovie" is a proper way because Hollywood told them and it is shorter)))
Most (or even all) of the habits you have talked about are also kept in Poland. So, in my opinion, they must be considered broader - as a kind of 'Slavic' habits :) ps. And we say "Na zdrovie" (in Polish: "Na zdrowie") in Poland. Almost at all occasions when we drink :)
1. Bring presents when you visit 2. Be prepared to eat when you visit your friends 3. Drink, toast to a good thing to say 4. Dress to impress 5. No whistling cuz it gives bad luck 6. Sit in silence before travel 7. You go to school even -50c 8. Wash your hands after you play outside 9. No giving even number of flowers 10. Go to movies 11. Maternity leave is three years 12. Most beautiful underground
Excellent presentation ! Spasibo ! and lovely presenter too ♥ Habit # 2 is also very very German too. Germans in public may seem very private and separate, but if you're a friend or relative invited to visit for lunch, go with an appetite, and attitude of appreciation, because the welcome is very warm and generous, and refusing or not eating much of anything would be a heartbreak or insult to the host. * In Chinese culture it is polite to refuse at first, and refuse again, but then maybe compromise and take part, with great appreciation. If a Chinese refuses at first, maybe they're just doing THEIR polite thing, not actually trying to insult. * Canada also gets minus 35° C too and we still go to work or school, just the same. It can be that cold several days or perhaps even weeks, so we can't shut down the country or the economy just because it's cold outside.
I love that you mentioned the washing hands habit. In Puerto Rico we also NEED to wash the minute we get home. Also, the other thing I loved that you mentioned but that Puerto Ricans don't so is bringing a gift when you are invited to someone's house. I completely agree with you!!!!!!!! The interesting cultural difference is in Puerto Rico, or rather the Latin Carribean nations like the Dominican Republic and also Cuba... If you bring something to someone who invites you to their home, the person will assume that you don't think they will make enough food or feed you enough.... but that's not the case at all! I agree with you that its good manners, it's just a funny silly thing. In Carribean culture if you're invited to the home, they want to feed you until your nice and plump but if you bring something from the outside its like you don't think they have enough food??? So they consider it rude... LOLOLOLOLOLOL anyway..... I love these videos and I love learning about a culture that is different from my own. Keep up the great work!
Hey Marina, I'm from India, you have said that Russian don't go to birthday party with empty handed that'exactly happens in India .. Indian don't go to the birthday party or wedding with empty handed. ...and one more think we Indian always offer food for guest or friends... Indians always think that about their guest (( atithi devo bhaV)) means we treat guests as a god
I live in Russia and go to university and hell yeah they dress to impress lol. Damn.. its so cold but still.. and we are dressed like shit to college and they r dressed as going for a party lol
Taking gifts before visiting any friends house is common in India too..... serving them with lots of stuff and all. But whistling in India is considered to be Sign of getting someone's attention especially for girls
Do not your girls feel offended if you whistle to attract their attention? Only dogs will run towards you if you will whistle. But girls are not dogs to respond to such "appeals." This is very, very insulting behavior in Russia! Do not whistle, so as not to get hit in the face.
It's so lovely to watch Russian girls having sense of gracefulness nd to appear much more pretty, i visited Moscow in December 2018 for new year nd Christmas celebration nd it was unforgettable for me to stay there in, hopefully after this pandemic will visit Moscow &Saint Petersburg in 2021 summer again,
David Barchus That is so crazy to me. I was born and raised in California and 60 degrees fahrenheit feels very cold to me! I would not be able to handle that below-zero weather, even if I was bundled up.
The not going to people’s houses without a gift is a whole thing. Definitely grew up with that. And food is always offered with tea. 😂 I didn’t know they give insightful speeches before drinking. 😂 dress to impress is a whole thing too, but I don’t do that much unless it’s a very special event. I’ve never called an older lady a little girl. In my Slavic community here, we tell it like it is, and we call them Babushka or Miss, respectfully.
TRUE RUSSIAN RULES:
* Take care of parents while alive, and not to pass to nursing homes
* Absolute friendship
* Sincerity in relationship
* Sincerity in communication
Yes, we do not throw up our moms and dads into nursing homes
True FIlipino rules:
There are no nursing homes
Children are expected to take care and support the parents emotionally and financially.
I'm sorry. But peope living in St.Petersburg to throw their parents into nursing homes. Not in Moscow, probably not. But they do throw their parents and grandparents in St.Petersburg.
sincerity in relationships. If you're a man, you can do whatever you want.
In the USA, the rules are "do what we say or else and take it up the aff and don't utter a word in defense of yourself or in disagreement to anything we say", pretty much everything they said about their arch rival...oh, they're still saying it...
Hopefully I'll make it to Russia. I'll be a model and productive guest and be respectful my hosts.
Lol I’m Russian I just love watching people talk about Russia
Sure you do, it's you mother Russia - the only place on this Earth.
она русская, если шо..
Interesting place & ppl language
Same😅
@@blurock29 I read that Russian is like the 3rd or 4th most difficult language to learn.
I traveled to Russia this summer and fell in love with it. Such a beautiful place and very nice people. The metro is amazing.
метро в Омске ваще топ
I am glad you like it!!
The metro was built under the party secretary K. in his rein 1953-1964 .
My russian mother screems at me when I whistle in house
a whistle in the house - no money
I scream at my boss when he whistles 😀
You don't wanna lose your money don't ya? hehe
Every russian mom does it
Yeah, my mom does the same.(Turkey)
Yes, I too wash my hands as soon as I return home or any chance I get when out. It is wonderful to know about odd number of flowers, lol. It is customary to take a gift in US too, but MANY PEOPLE have forgotten or were not taught properly, especially many young people. This is sad.
I recently was invited to visit friends for a community event and meal. I took a lot of food to share. They love me now and always extend invitations. This is how we should always be.
Hospitality is important in many areas. US is huge as is Russia. We are a nation of immigrants and come with many different customs. Some people are more polite and proper than others. It is universal however to greet guests warmly with some nice food.
You are a VERY good ambassador for Russia. Thank you.
I love my Slavic cousins!! Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Belarus, Czech Slovakia...all of you are my brothers and sisters. My ancestors are from your southern Slavic comrades. I really wish to visit your countries because I love all the beauty and culture you guys have! Lots of love!!
Cheshire Cat Okay
Happy to see that someone mentioned Slovakia. Greetings :)
Greetings 💖
Thank you :)
Cheshire Cat WOOOB UKRAINE
This is all the reasons why I love Russia so much! Lots of love from France 🇫🇷😘
To love Russia you have to be not from Russia.
@@animechnik8740 be gone troll
I'd definitely add 'eating SOUPS' and in general Russia is healthier, foodwise.
I eat soup every day, and i love in Russia)
I almost never eat soups and I've lived in Russia my whole life... and a lot of my friends also rarely eat them. However I do have a couple friends that do eat them.
I eat soups probably 1 a week but with all the piroshki and blinchiki I think “healthy” is not always the right word choice. 😂😂 delicious is though 😍
Masha Nikulina Mmmm blinchinki 😢 with extra sauce 😌
BOOOOORRRRSSSHHHH
Omg Russians can dress to impress, they wear heels during winter😂😂❤️
Russians are very hospitable , I also heard and generous!
Yes, totally so. Interested to learn more about Russia? visit my face page - Russia - destined to live here
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another interesting fact about Russians that I have noticed is that a lot of their architecture is very stern and functional, but when they build something for the sake of beauty or aesthetics they go on to build some of the most beautiful constructions that looks like something out of a Disney movie.
you're talking about planned development. after the WWII, when the whole European part of the country was in ruins, it was necessary to build a huge number of houses as quickly and cheaply as possible. but as soon as the budget allows Russian immediately begin to build all sorts of delights.
✌️ why live in SanFrancisco????? Its such a shit hole! One of the grossest cities i have ever been around.
Very similar to Serbian habits
But we don't have -50C
Spasi Gospodi ❤
Djukic Danilo 😂😂😂👏
да я тоже бы застрелился от -50 :>>
Я вообще в Крыму живу. -50 я б издох
now sith down as needed ant be slaf
I've been working outside with -62 C° at far north Siberia😨
We also never walk with our shoes on in the house, that’s pretty good habit too!
Nice russian hospitality! It reminds me of Greece.
Hello :-) I think most of the things are common for majority of slavic countries :) for example we say na zdravie, or we take off our shoes when entering home, or bring gifts, or wash our hands first at home. And Im from Slovakia ;)
India is also same
I am from India,
I'm from Poland and we actually say "na zdrowie" when we're drinking, everyone does it here :)
Patrycja Rożek Apparently, they confused our nations in the West.
Same in Slovakia/Czech rep - "Na zdravie/Na zdraví".
In Slovenia we say: "Na zdravje!"
Heh))) I didn't know about it
))) tak brothers, but in Russian don't say "Na zdravje!"
I really like how you aren't shy of the fact that you're Russian. You're proud of it and have only positive things to say. I am Russian as well, and live in the US for 17 years and toooons of my "Russian" friends would sometimes laugh at their culture, the ways their parents think and etc. Its ugly and puts down the person who says all this. I think no person should forget their heritage and should be proud of it! Even if the media provokes you to be ashamed of it and be more of a "Westerner". There are many flaws in every culture and its people, but thinking that another one is better than yours should be shameful
Патриотам своей страны следует жить в своей стране.
Уважение к культуре и традициям своих предков не имеет абсолютно никакого отношения к патриотизму Российской Федерации.
Более того, одна из основ США - это respect for cultural heritage and diversity. Американских детей в школах учат, что надо уважать свои корни, интересоваться языком своих предков, их традициями и т.д.
Вообще, смешно читать очередные высеры наших "неватников", которые даже два слова по-английски связать не смогут, но зато являются "цивилизованными", "прогрессивными носителями западной культуры" по своему мнению.
И я вот не могу понять - то ли это отголоски поздней отмены крепостного права, то ли что? Лакество, мысли, строящиеся на форме "господа-с из знатного рода, они-то знают-с как жить-с, не то что мы, глупые крестьяне".
Но правда заключается в том, что если бы вдруг такой "неватник" попал в США, вдруг оказался бы в компании рядовых Джо, и начал бы свою классическую вонь, то американцы бы посмеялись вместе с ним над его глупыми предками и дебилами-ватниками соотечественниками. Но потом бы такого человека они в грош не ставили. Особенно американцы старого поколения.
Нет, таких людей никто в США уважать и воспринимать всерьез не будет. Менталитет не тот. И этим мне чертовски нравится американская культура. По мне, так это одна из причин, почему американцы так хорошо живут.
I am an American. In America the government is almost completely owned by large businesses. Many (almost all) of these mega-corporations have defense contracts. They make absurd profits by selling weapons and other defense materials to the government. If America does not have a very dangerous enemy then we would not need as many weapons and defense materials and the profits would shrink. Because of that, the American media (which is owned by the same corporations) have been portraying the USSR and now Russia as a great and evil empire ever since the end of the second world war. They want Americans to be afraid so that they will not object to the huge amounts of government money being spent on defense.
It is pretty sad really. It made very little sense when the USSR existed and now it makes no sense at all. Imagine what the world would be like if the United States and Russia were truly allies.
@@OhTheGeekness
I'm Russian. You're right.
We can all learn from one another, no one country is perfect and right about anything. But Russia does have some beautiful women and I like their culture, yes I am an American.
I am living in Russia it’s already 6 years now ! To my surprise many of the Russian and Indian traditions and habits actually do match ! Living in Russia is great ❤️
Neha Mhatre is there any scope for retail kind of jobs?
And I'm moving to India from Russia 😍
Maria Balaban ok how should I welcome you?
@@vikasg989 thanks
Maria Balaban no need to say thanks just teach me Russian alphabet.
As you went through the list, I realized that I adopted most of these habits into my life when I was working in Russia! I lived there in the early 90's and I learned so much from my Russian friends. I even experienced a little culture shock when I came back home to the states!
Don’t whistle in Russia ? Perfect ! I don’t even know how to whistle lol 😂
Same here!
UA-cam: "You know how to whistle, don't you Steve?"
In China, we usually bring some fruits as gift when we are going to others' home.
Xiran Huang that's so cool!!
Xiran Huang what fruits?
@@Very_coverdance any really. But we dont do it all the time. We just do it most of the time.
In my country milk is the most preferable gift. Second is bread or sugar.
In the Netherlands people who meet each other for the first few times usually bring fancy chocolate. I really like the idea of bringing fruit, do you know if that happens in big city's too?
I didn't know people in America don't bring gifts until now. I just thought everyone was being rude lmao.
Well, yeah, because we're rude. Get over yourself.
I always bring stuff to my Parents or Grandparents...
@@johnhardin2269 oh my, your sensitivity is astounding. It is suggested you follow your own advice and while you're at it do something about your butthurt. Should my words offend you I suggest you go find one who cares to endure your rampant whining. :)
She's an idiot. Of course we do, it's customary everywhere in the US.
In America this is not expected, but if you bring something, it will be appreciated and remembered.
We have exactly the same habits in Czech Republic :D Probably it will be common for all Slavic countries :)
Yes, same for Ukraine
Slovakia the same ☺️
There are some similarities but some things are different like handshakes with a woman, refusing gifts as a form of politeness, women are not so dress to impress like they do in Russia etc.
Same in Bulgaria
Croatia too. Except - "Nazdravlje" when drinking.
Слава Россия
❤ from Croatia
Marija России*
Thanks
❤️from Russia
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Its clava rossia
Мы же за сербов были.
I think na zdrowie might have come from Poland, as we always say that ;)
Most of the rules apply to Poland as well, I quess culturaly we are very close.
It is a Polish saying. My Dziadzia( Polish for grandfather) would say it all the time at dinner or bars.
@ThePlagueRider0 будзеш рабом для расейскага цара ? Ці ты сапраўдны Беларус ?
The correct preposition in Russian would be "za", so it's "za zdorovie". This one you could actually hear toasted. But I've always considered it more ironic than not to toast "to (our) health".
The biggest one I think she missed is taking off your shoes when entering houses. But I guess it's not Russian-specific as the further you go from Anglo-Saxon countries the more often you see this practiced.
Очень крутые стереотипы😂
ВСЕГДА МОЮ РУКИ ПО ПРИХОДУ ДОМОЙ, никак без этого🙂
Ага 😅
This is so true. I love being Russian!
I'm from Ukraine and all of it is true about here as well. The only thing not every city has subway and lots of theaters. It literally depends on a city itself and how big it is.
well Ukrainians are Rus, same people, same culture, same nation.
Some of Ukrainians might be offended of what you just said LOL
tbh, west part of the country is closer to Poland and in the past weren't even part of Ukraine, so they have their own habits and customs; the place where I were born have a lot of things in common with Russia and even my native language is russian; though I can understand and speak Ukranian as well
Well some of those Ukrainians are traitors. The truth is Ukrainians(rutherenian) are Rus people just like Muscovites(Russians) and Belarussians. Yeah I get the west is similar to Poland because of history and such but honestly the tsar liberated that land hundreds of years ago and Ukrainians and Ukrainian language was considered a dialect of Russian, only reason Ukraine is considered as a nation today is because the Germans (German empire and Austria) started promoting it as different from Russia to weaken Russia as Ukraine was a core part of Russia and then the Soviets took over and implemented divide and conquer so for that reason they promoted Ukrainian as different. I mean even the entire Rus people and nation started in Kiev. I think it's time to make Ukraine Russia again.
actually, I try to stay away from that bulsh*t. From my point view Ukraine and Russia aren't that different and there is no need for the drama and conflict we have now. Moreover, fighting with a neighbor aren't smart idea as well. I also accept that some of the people of my country are different and have different customs and I always respect it. That's what makes my country unique anyway.
Na Na Na Moy brate, now that these anti Rus people are in power look at how Ukraines economy gotten so bad and how life for normal people are so much worse meanwhile the rich run the country for EU interests. Yanukovych might have not been the best but he's a thousand times better than the corrupt puppet government of proshenko. Anyways we're getting too into politics lol, I love Ukraine and hope to visit soon, I guess no west Ukraine for me because I tend to not control my self when it comes to politics lol
In all slavic countries when your go to a friend you bring alcohol with you. And we have a speech.
Greetings from Slovenia.
grizly bear in Quebec too
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Truth has been spoken. Slava nash narod!
I totally agree. All Slavs are beautiful nation. Greatings from Poland.
Zdorovo video 👍
I m from India and we too carry gifts while visiting friends and relatives ... Also it's a must for us to wash our hands and feet once v return home ... Another common factor is the food that V prepare while inviting guests ... V prepare a 7 -10 course meal on average for guests
Many Russian manners are similar to Indian customs, although India is very far from Russia. Maybe the Slavs were an Indian tribe that moved to the North, or Vice versa, Indians were a tribe who moved to the South.
Malinki Gupta in Syria too
Agree, and people do it not to impress a guest it’s just what we do, it’s a norm. Also, in Russia you don’t have to be invited if you visit a friend. Some times we surprise our friends by coming uninvited and make them happy,especially if they haven’t seen us for awhile. Lol
Очень приятно видеть,как ты гордишься действительно замечательными русскими традициями!!!Keep doing this!... Привет из Таллинна!!!
Какими? Бухать по любому поводу,включая даже похороны.Скоро этих традиций не будет,мусульманами нас заменят,а они не пьют.
@@sergeybykov2643 а кто пьет?) Я мужу не разрешаю. Если выпьет - сразу под зад. Да и русские в большинстве своем травоядные, так как денег нет на мясо. В Евпропе пьют больше))
If I were a woman after childbirth, I would prefer the Russian system of "three-year maternity leave with pay." The emphasis here, obviously, is on the well-being of the mother and her child, and it makes a lot more sense, since the newborn child is in need of its mother. Greetings from Israel.
David Ben-Abraham , the video is not so true about this point. Actually you paid only for 1,5 years after childbirth (and you have not 100% of your usual salary, but only 40%, and there is also a max limit for this sum, which is now about 340$ per a month, no matter that before childbirth you had 10000$) and the rest of 3 years period you can stay home with your child for free :-), so the greatest thing for this last 1,5 years is that nobody can fire you, it’s under a law.
Well, there is a huge backfire. Small companies rarely employ young women because of this law. Of cource, they can't deny you because you're a young woman, it's illegal. But I'm pretty sure that there is no human being that is 100% competent in the field of something, especially at young age. So they'll find a reason not to hire you.
Sure but it'd suck for any employer, especially a smaller business. That's one worker for the price of two. :/ And not to mention a year alone is a long time. The women would have to be completely retrained. It's nice for the woman, but too long logistically speaking.
David Ben-Abraham I can also add another fact that all maternity leave is added up to your pension time , it’s not deducted from your service work time. So at the end of your work time your pension will be full.
Sad but, this is not very cool time, and all those money ull get is just about 1300-3000$ per year, depends of your work. Many of our girls feels soo lonely at this time and this is sad.
That hands washing thing is a russian habit??? I THOUGHT IT IS NORMAL HUMAM BEHAVIOR.
In our canteen where people from all over the world are eating only russians and kazakh washing their hands before the meal.
@@yv4538 I live in Germany and my German friends don't understand why I wash my hands instantly after step into the house haha
We have this habit too as Turkish people.
Have you been inside of a men's room in any Airport in the USA?
90% don't even go to the sink after their deeds!!! This is after using Airport facilities!!!
Hardly. When men go to the restroom in the US you'll be lucky to see them 'rinse off' their hands with just water, if at all. I've heard similar tales from the women's restroom, yuck!
Wow! So many things in common. I am from the states but my family immigrated from the Dominican Republic, so you always show up with a gift to someone’s house. And wash your hands when you get home/ before eating or preparing food. The whistling is interesting! And you always should be ready to eat A LOT! Thank you for sharing!! Very cool list!
I'm an Indian, and what a coincidence that many of the Indian tradition are similar to that of Russian. Very interesting and informative video. Greetings from India.
This is insane how on point these all are!! LOL! I love it!
Hii
From the US and at least in my house hold growing up, and now in my own, we offer food and drink to guests, and i try to always bring a 'gift' or something to share to someones house as well! Also, i take solo contemplative time before traveling always!!! And prayers. Thank you! ~ and our cheers vary, to what we have been talking about, to bring in what we've learned from conversation. So lots of similarities! :) 💗
I love Russia and Russians words are related to Sanskrit. It's good to hear them 😁😁😁😁
Yes bro... Grammar matches quit a bit.
I went to a Russian Orthodox church here in Seattle this past Sunday. It was not a service, or mass, but a kind of church benefit to raise money for the parish. It was a great time! Well organized with lots of home cooked Russian pastry, cookies and other party food, all very good. They had a book store with lots of spiritual books, and truly beautiful religious icons. I really am fond of Orthodox art. There were also a lot of friendly church people, mostly women, who were making sales and answering questions, and generally being of service. Good Christian people with a rich spiritual heritage. That is the impression I took away. Also took away a box of baklava, lemon tarts, and a small layered cream cake!
Ayeee!!! Im glad to hear. I’m from Seattle as well, where was the church located? I would like to visit as I have an interest in learning the Russian language (also major in it😁😁). Thanks!
@John Fits
Hey John, It was on Capital Hill on 13th between E Howell and E. Olive.
@@duffysullivan2794 thank you very much, I’ll be sure to visit it sometime when I return :)
'Na zdorovye', which roughly translates as 'for your wellness', is something you might say in response to someone thanking you for food/drink/medicine.
'Za zdorovye' is what you might say when drinking, which translates as 'to [your/our] well-being'. Similarly, when drinking, you might say something like 'za zhenschin' (to women)', 'za pobehdu' (to victory), 'za uspekh' (to success), etc - when drinking, it's always 'za', never 'na'.
za vas!!
Na zdrowie is polish „cheers” :)
/ Vlad tepeS / it means it as well in Polish I have just realised ! :)
In Russian “bless you” is “bud zdorov” :)
The real situation when you can say "Na Zdorov'ie" is when You give something to other person to eat and he says "Thanks!" You reply with "Na Zdorov'ie".
When you drink alcohol in company of your friends you can say "Za Zdorov'ie" which means let's drink for us to stay healthy, sounds crazy by the way :D
yeeah, but american retarded hollywood writers think that russians say "na zdorovie" when they drink - that's false, noone says that
Amazing again , I really enjoy watching your videos Despide not being a teacher you’re as good as one
Greeting From Mexico 🇲🇽
thank you!!
3 years maternity leave??!!! That is sooo awesome! really smart, too! The culture benefits as a whole when the children are valued that much!! I LOVE that President Putin puts such a high value on women and children, too. Says so much about your culture! very godly.
Actually, there is some other reasons - when child turns 3, he can go to a kindergarten, so mom can work properly. If kid is too small he needs too much attention, often gets sick and distracts her. Some bosses do not want to hire moms, that have kids, even older than 5. When you are a woman and having a job interview it's a very common question: "Are you planning to have a child a in year or two?"
@Sasha Kravchenko Obviously, Sasha, I only know what I see on the Internet. I'm sure he has an excellent PR man, because I have seen a lot of videos that show him being kind and generous. He IS only a man, so I imagine he has many flaws like all men do.. On the other hand, our American media has painted an extremely negative picture of Putin. It's all "HATE Russia" and "Putin is the Devil!" because that's what our Fake News wants us to believe. But I don't buy into their LIES. I think ALL Hell has come out to keep Putin and Trump apart, because these two are both Courageous Lions who will bring down the Evil Cabals together.
At least half the world hates our American President, even though he has done amazing good for our nation, but if you only have seen CNN reporting their LIES, you would never know any of the good he has done.
So you are not a fan of Putin? I love him because I constantly pray for him, as well as Trump.
@@through28me Yes, that's understandable. It's like that here, too, but new mother's usually only get 6 weeks paid maternity leave, and that's only if you have a really good job. Many American women have to to go back to work right away, because the family needs the money to survive (American style, that is) and they put their infant in a paid day care, or if they are really fortunate, they have a relative take care of the infant.. The wiser ones find a way to make do on the husband's salary, cutting out every non-essential cost. But the question is very typical. Employers are under no obligation to hire anyone, so of course they are going to hire people they can depend on to be there, and with younger women, children are always an issue.
@Sasha Kravchenko I have never been to Russia.
And some of the women use this "opportunity" and give birth every 3 years. And totally they don't work for 9 years! And it's bad. They don't do anything useful and because of it russia is so poor. It's just my opinion)
Rule
1.wear your doobeaters (house slippers thats just what i call them)in the house or my мама will scream PUT YOUR DOOBEATERS ON!
Yeah I don't get all these grimy people who wear their shoes in the house. My one room mate does this and it's really annoying. It makes me soles or socks turn black really fast.
Very interesting video and channel.
Greetings from Mexico.
pd. My grandfather was born in Kiev, Russian Empire, 1902.
Круто, хорошое произношение) Все время улыбался, все правда)
Акцента вообще нет!
I visited Russia for Christmas vacation, I love these customs, especially dress to impress. Even though I didn’t see this video before going, I was so ready to dress to impress. Russia was the only country I visited when I prepared for the trip by buying really nice clothes especially for visiting the Bolshoi Theater. I adored the Bolshoi, I want to visit Russia again but maybe when I speak more Russian :)
HOW ARE THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS IN RUSSIA?
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It is cold there isnt it? XD im russian lol. You have to wear at least two layers or warm clothes
Great habits. I believe, then the hygiene is pretty good. Russians are very well cultured and educated.
I gonna spend 3 months in Saint-Petersburg, I'm very excited. Thanks for the video Marina.
In India too we have this habit of taking gifts or some snacks while visiting someone.
Same habits in Balkan-States😁
Hello can I ask y a few q6
Yeah, greetings from Croatia
@@ankaspika9412 can I ask a few questions
Thanks for the information. I love learning about different cultures.
This video makes me so happy and feel like home! ❤️❤️
I'm really Grateful to you for all you have done for helping to improve my both languages english and russia.
This first habit even in india also..Acc to indian culture one never go to empty hand to anyone house.
I think the "drink to health" thing is very common like in France we say "santé !" Which means "Health!" Because we wish healthiness to people
What do you say when you drink with your friends in your country?
linguamarina
Botl k chaaa
*ПЕРЕПРОЧТИ! (дополнил высказывание :) )*
1) Пришла твоя очередь говорить тост)
2) За любовь.
3) За тебя.
4) За нас)
5) Давайте выпьем сегодня за....)
Этот список можно продолжать до бесконечности)
Если подвести итог, то можно сказать, что у нас нет определенной фразы. У нас люди говорят тост, либо пьют вовсе без слов)
p.s. Я знаю откуда взялось это клише с фразой "на здоровье") Тут дело в поляках. Для большинства иностранцев что польский, что русский - какая-то шипящая тараторка. А поляки чокаются под "Na zdrowie". И как-то оно заняло в представлении не-славян положение общеславянского аналога их чирс и прост)
I say "¿Tomamos unas chelitas?" Available in Perú 😀
We say "Şerefe" but i don't use alcohol. Also This word "Zıkkım iç :)" says to those of drink alcohol by who don't drink alcohol.
linguamarina 건배 gunbe(korean)!
All the habits you listed are good habits and every body should follow its. I like Russia and Russian people, most of the habits are followed by the Indian also. Russia and Russian peoples are beautiful .long live India-Russia friendship.
Nice video Marina. Soon I will be in Moscow for awhile. This information helps. Thx for posting.
I love the accent you have when you say hello..!
молодец, тебя приятно смотреть и слушать :))
In India we also bring gifts and offer food
Big time!!! I have Indian friends and it is just amazing and the amount of food too!
Yeah
Hi Lingua, I am from Malaysia, our etiquette is to never go to a house empty handed. When we are meeting friends, we usually make something or even buy food like biscuits. When we have friends over, we usually make some food and snacks to share. When we come back from home, we wash our hands and feet to clear off any germs. Wow 3 years for maternity leave, thats cool. Your videos are pretty cool!
Actually *paid maternity leave* is 1.5 years. After that you are paid around 50-100 rubles per month but your job still owes you to keep your place and allow you get back to your job if you'll decide that.
Really love Russian culture, very warm..
İ am an Azerijanian,but most of these habits are similar with my country :)
OMG, us Romanians have the exact same customs!!! The only differences would be: 1. metro stations - not as beautiful as yours seem to be and 2. paid maternity leave - 'only' 2 years instead of 3.
It was hilarious to watch the video. I can totally relate with bringing a little something for your hosts, having a ton of food for your guests, wearing elegant clothes to the grocery store, speeches while drinking *lol* , odd number of flowers and even only for funerals. All of them! Even going to school in extreme temperatures, although the weather here is milder.
It must be our common communist background...
bleuciel12 Bună bună, my fellow Romanian ☺
bleuciel12 yup
Actually, paid maternity leave only 1,5 year. After that you could not work up to 3 year, nobody could fine you, but it's free) .and also there are not so much money first 1,5 year, about 200 dollars maximum per month
It has nothing to do with communist or capitalist thing, it's simply a cultural tradition. Speeches are ethnic and women do take good care of their appearance. This is a very normal eastern European thing.
Oh, I love this, it is so positive! Sometimes some exotic things can bring you so much good. like!
I am not sure if it was on this video or another one where you talked about Russians washing their hands as soon as they get home. Now you can take that off your list thanks to the new pandemic, everybody washes their hands when they arrive haha
Помню как в классе 5-ом впервые пригласил девочку на детское свидание и мама подсказала купить цветы. Пошел в цветочный, там стою и думаю : «купить 3 цветка-слишком дорого, купить 1- слишком по-жалкому, значит куплю два». Хорошо , что продавщица меня остановила, поинтересовавшись кому я покупаю, и объяснила что к чему))
In Czech republic we say "na zdraví". Maternity leave - by law it is 3y, but it can be extended to 4y
Who doesn't wash their hands when they come home?! Urgh! Well, we have kind of the same habits in Scandinavia.
Hii
You always inspire me to learn more languages and your culture. Thank You form Philippines...
Hi! I really enjoyed your video...I study medicine here in Russia in Nizhny Novgorod and i have to say its really one of the best places ever.
My dear, we never say "na zdorovie" but we say "vashe zdorovie" which means the I wish you a good health))) But you will never change westerners. They love their stereotypes. They would rather convince you that you are wrong, and "na zdorovie" is a proper way because Hollywood told them and it is shorter)))
мы говорим ну что будем или просто будем ))
Hello from Tashkent / Uzbekistan. U r amazing Marinaaa♡
heyyy
Munojat Kadyrova hello
Muni Kadyrova me too!! :)
Most (or even all) of the habits you have talked about are also kept in Poland.
So, in my opinion, they must be considered broader - as a kind of 'Slavic' habits :)
ps.
And we say "Na zdrovie" (in Polish: "Na zdrowie") in Poland. Almost at all occasions when we drink :)
Thank you for the wonderful video!
1. Bring presents when you visit
2. Be prepared to eat when you visit your friends
3. Drink, toast to a good thing to say
4. Dress to impress
5. No whistling cuz it gives bad luck
6. Sit in silence before travel
7. You go to school even -50c
8. Wash your hands after you play outside
9. No giving even number of flowers
10. Go to movies
11. Maternity leave is three years
12. Most beautiful underground
Excellent presentation ! Spasibo ! and lovely presenter too ♥
Habit # 2 is also very very German too. Germans in public may seem very private and separate, but if you're a friend or relative invited to visit for lunch, go with an appetite, and attitude of appreciation, because the welcome is very warm and generous, and refusing or not eating much of anything would be a heartbreak or insult to the host.
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In Chinese culture it is polite to refuse at first, and refuse again, but then maybe compromise and take part, with great appreciation. If a Chinese refuses at first, maybe they're just doing THEIR polite thing, not actually trying to insult.
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Canada also gets minus 35° C too and we still go to work or school, just the same. It can be that cold several days or perhaps even weeks, so we can't shut down the country or the economy just because it's cold outside.
Anne Hathaway?
A dead ringer.
I love that you mentioned the washing hands habit. In Puerto Rico we also NEED to wash the minute we get home. Also, the other thing I loved that you mentioned but that Puerto Ricans don't so is bringing a gift when you are invited to someone's house. I completely agree with you!!!!!!!! The interesting cultural difference is in Puerto Rico, or rather the Latin Carribean nations like the Dominican Republic and also Cuba... If you bring something to someone who invites you to their home, the person will assume that you don't think they will make enough food or feed you enough.... but that's not the case at all! I agree with you that its good manners, it's just a funny silly thing. In Carribean culture if you're invited to the home, they want to feed you until your nice and plump but if you bring something from the outside its like you don't think they have enough food??? So they consider it rude... LOLOLOLOLOLOL anyway..... I love these videos and I love learning about a culture that is different from my own. Keep up the great work!
Hey Marina, I'm from India, you have said that Russian don't go to birthday party with empty handed that'exactly happens in India .. Indian don't go to the birthday party or wedding with empty handed. ...and one more think we Indian always offer food for guest or friends... Indians always think that about their guest (( atithi devo bhaV)) means we treat guests as a god
I'm Russian and i learned so many facts about my country after this video
These are also common in Azerbaijan. * except some things🇦🇿🤗
Which ones are similar and which ones are different?
I live in Russia and go to university and hell yeah they dress to impress lol. Damn.. its so cold but still.. and we are dressed like shit to college and they r dressed as going for a party lol
They just dress like normal people. It was like that in the West too once, it's just that people have become slobs now.
Ayomi Reyhart was it difficult?? I’m planning to go, I’m from Mexico 🇲🇽.
@@elleelle5847 Wtf it is stupid to wear heels and mini-skirts when it is SNOWING.
I notice all Soviet countries have this habit even if they extremely poor they looks like a rich model! Apprence more important than food there!
a little bit excessive and thats so interesting i thougth
Taking gifts before visiting any friends house is common in India too..... serving them with lots of stuff and all. But whistling in India is considered to be Sign of getting someone's attention especially for girls
Ravi Maurya whistling is still considered rude if it is used to attract attention.
Whistling in a house or a building considered as bad luck and will bring great losses for the habitants (family members) of the house/building.
Whistling for girls in the end makes you loose money. Bad luck! :)
Do not your girls feel offended if you whistle to attract their attention? Only dogs will run towards you if you will whistle. But girls are not dogs to respond to such "appeals." This is very, very insulting behavior in Russia! Do not whistle, so as not to get hit in the face.
I loved embracing the beauty while learning those fun facts..
I love this video, I cannot believe how much in common we have. 9 or 10 of these 12 habits are very common in Serbia as well
We in Slovenia we always say 'Na zdravje' when drinking!
I'm from serbia .And are culture is literally the same because of the past .
I can't see how a great subway is a habbit you can adopt
Рубі Л. Haha exactly my thoughts!
Maybe it 'd be a great idea to decorate the underground areas to enjoy a nicer atmosphere there?
Habbit of traveling by subway maybe.
make it more convenient for use
It's so lovely to watch Russian girls having sense of gracefulness nd to appear much more pretty, i visited Moscow in December 2018 for new year nd Christmas celebration nd it was unforgettable for me to stay there in, hopefully after this pandemic will visit Moscow &Saint Petersburg in 2021 summer again,
thank you for sharing these important aspects of Russian culture. i enjoyed your video.
My mom dosent alow me to whistle inside because she says the house will burn up because of it...
wrong: you will have no money
I Was in Moscow in 2013 it was minus 20 and i also so ladies in skirts and high heels
David Barchus That is so crazy to me. I was born and raised in California and 60 degrees fahrenheit feels very cold to me! I would not be able to handle that below-zero weather, even if I was bundled up.
women do crazy things everywhere. Ours can do crazy stuff to be the most beautiful. Yours are femisists as I know aren't they?
Wow! I already know all those habits!
Advantages of having Russian parents
I'm going to Russia as a student in few months and I'm so excited watching all your videos about Russia
The not going to people’s houses without a gift is a whole thing. Definitely grew up with that. And food is always offered with tea. 😂 I didn’t know they give insightful speeches before drinking. 😂 dress to impress is a whole thing too, but I don’t do that much unless it’s a very special event. I’ve never called an older lady a little girl. In my Slavic community here, we tell it like it is, and we call them Babushka or Miss, respectfully.