such as what do you eat, what sort or form of entertaiment do you have, what is the weather like. what kind of religion do you have, and what kind of music do you listen to.
2006-10-30 02:50:23 · 4 answers · asked by tweeker peeker 1 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Russia
That is tough to answer in a post on the internet. Russia is a big country, so many things can not be answered with a general answer.
Traditional Russian food uses a lot of potato, cabbage, and bread. Borsch or soup is a staple, lots of rice. Vereniky, Golubsty, Pirozhki are all "traditional" foods. The first two are like Italian tortellini, and Piroshki is a bread filled with meat or fruit (baked or fried).
Weather can't be defined in general terms. It is like asking "what is the weather in the USA". It varies by region, from temperate to frigid.
Religion is not overly big in Russia. Under communism, it was banned. The official religion is Orthodox Christianity, but there are many protestant churches springing up.
I would say the most popular music is actually American pop music. Much of the Russian music is done after the same "style". Techno, Rap, Heavy Metal, R&B. Of course, Classical music is a traditional staple in Russia. You will not find much "Country", but you will find traditional Russian folk music. It depends on your age, really.
I have posted 2 sites below, that have relatively good "culture" links. One is a Russian dating site (youth friendly - no worries), the other is a travel site.
2006-10-30 12:05:35 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Russia is a big country, so there is a considerable variety of climate and culture. This said, here are a few sweeping generalizations...
Most people take public transportation to work/school and back (needless to say, some places have it better than others). Living within walking distance from work/school to walk there is considered extremely convenient.
Food is rather bland and centers around meat, potato, and pasta, although fish and vegetables are not shunned either. Traditionally, the biggest meal of the day is lunch, which includes a soup, a second course (usually, meat/fish, with a side of potato/pasta/vegetables), and a dessert (fruit compotes used to be very popular, but not so much anymore). Breakfasts are usually light to non-existent (a cup of tea/coffee and a snack of some kind), while dinners are made along the lines of lunch's second course.
The vast majority of people do not eat out because they either cannot afford it or perceive it as a luxury they can easily live without. Buying snacks, however, is perfectly acceptable and is done often.
Entertainment... The idiot box, of course... Game shows, news, movies, mostly locally produced, with an occasional import dubbed into Russian.
Religion... A lot of Russians believe themselves to belong to the Russian Orthodox Church, but quote a few of those never attended a service in their lives. Some ot the non-Russian population (in particular, Tatars and Bashkirs) consider themselves Muslim, but attendance record is not much better. Evangelical Christianity (in particular, Baptism and Adventism) has been around for centuries as well. There are substantial Buddhist populations in outer regions such as Kalmykia and Buryatia.
Music... This is a history that someone needs to write. For now, let's say that there is a lot of music, and it is very diverse...
2006-10-31 09:38:59 · answer #2 · answered by NC 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Firstly, it is impossible to outline Russia, Russian people and their way of life. It is simply impossible. People in Russia live very differently. It all depends on the region of the mentality in the region on how the region is rich. The same standard of living and life itself is very different if we are talking about big cities or small towns. But still, Russian not so different from Europeans or Americans. They have a free breakfast in the morning, lunch, dinner, drink tea or coffee (tea more like Russian).
I am Russian. Those dishes that described above, is not very popular in our family. I will say this-if you do not live in the village and live in the city, the pies, cabbage rolls and borsch will not be part of the "guests" on your desktop. I love Italian food, I love seafood, like meat (steak, chop, Buryat dish "buuz" or "postures. Nonsense that Russian can not afford to dine or not want to do it. Almost anyone can afford it. In Russia many natural products and they are cheap. To the west is a food called healthy or "eco-food." In Russia, it is a common, everyday food. something like that.
How do we have fun? Just like many other people around the world. Go to cinemas, nightclubs and parties, love rest on the nature with barbecue. Our way of life is similar to the European one, where is American, but with its own national characteristics. I think all people have their peculiarities. We love western music, pop, rock, r 'n' b and his music. Religion. Indeed, the majority identify themselves as Orthodox Christians, there are Muslims, Buddhists, Jews. If you think that the Soviet government has eliminated religion, it is not so. It was in the early stages, when communism was in its infancy. Church existed in the Soviet Union and they have not banned. Recently there has been religious revival. but this is not unusual, because the Russian Christians are more than 1,000 years. The so-called "Christianization Rus' " took place in the year 988 AD. Freedom of expression ... I do not understand what kind of ban freedom of speech is a speech? That's a lie, or delirium, which is repeated Western politicians and their media. In Russia, I am free to write that Obama is an idiot)), can go to the Kremlin Square with a sign, "I hate Putin." I can freely, without any restrictions's quite a variety of articles and opinions in Russian newspapers and online resources about what is happening in Russia and around the world. I am allowed to do it, and do not forbid such opinions. Is freedom of speech is to communicate only someone's truth, one opinion and one point of view? who decides what should I listen to, read, what information to collect and what is considered true? In our country, everyone decides for himself what to believe him. You may not believe, but Russian is a national trait, worked out for centuries. This feature - a very well-developed intuition. We feel the truth sixth discreet sense. And we hate when we were lying and inventing. Unfortunately, the idea of the Russian in the west form a very long time. We supposedly angry and sullen, dull, lyubyayaschie drink vodka with tame bear, balalaika ... this is nonsense
The whole point is people! People believe, they want to believe. See what they want to see.
2014-09-25 16:12:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lived in Russia (Siberia) and i noticed young russians have quite a fatalistic approach to life. The men smoke and drink to excess usually in the full knowledge that it's damaging them.
Friends are very important to russians and they spend a lot of time in their kitchens, discussing life, politics and the state of russia. Watching sport is very popular, especially football and also lots of people go skiing/skating in winter.
They eat lots of fish and meat, potatoes and dairy products. Basically, lots of carbs and fat because of the weather. To generalised massively, the weather is very cold (well below freezing) in winter and mild to boiling in summer depending on where you are, with very short spring and autumn.
There are lots of popular russian pop groups but american music is big too.
Religion among the young is (in my experience) rare. Babushkas still go to church and are pretty devout but it's becoming very secular.
It has a bad side. Nationalism is on the increase, the Russian mafia are still active and free speech is repressed.
I wouldn't change a thing though. I adore Russia.
2006-10-31 01:28:11 · answer #4 · answered by Katya-Zelen 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋