Explore Russian culture, traditions, idioms, and etiquette with our comprehensive cultural guide for language learners.
Explore Russian culture, traditions, idioms, and etiquette with our comprehensive cultural guide for language learners.
Traditional festival celebrating the arrival of spring
Russia’s most important holiday
People usually shake hands; close friends hug and kiss on the cheek.
Mind flower counts: even numbers for funerals, odd for celebrations.
Wait for the host to invite you to start; don’t refuse hospitality.
Russians value gift-giving, especially on birthdays and New Year. Choose thoughtfully and wrap nicely.
Tea holds an important place in Russian culture, often brewed with a samovar and served with jam and pastries.
Family is highly valued; gatherings are common and multigenerational homes are frequent.
Russia has a rich literary heritage; works by Pushkin and Tolstoy remain widely read.
Deepen your understanding of Russian culture with our extensive guide:
✓ Cultural traditions – Major holidays, festivals, and customs
✓ Common idioms – Popular Russian expressions and their meanings
✓ Social etiquette – Proper behavior in Russian society
✓ Historical context – Background on cultural practices
Featured Content:
☛ Maslenitsa festival – Traditional spring celebration
☛ New Year traditions – Russia's most important holiday
☛ Common idioms – Everyday expressions and their usage
☛ Business etiquette – Professional interaction guidelines
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