Do you have an opinion about Russia, the largest country in the world? Have you ever traveled there before or do you have a friend from Russia? Any opinions about the interesting & diverse Russian culture, like the dating & marriage customs, its turbulent historical relations with Japan including the ongoing dispute over control of the Kuril Islands, its status as a world economic power, or its many achievements in the fields of space technology, ballet, figure skating, etc.?
Please share your views about what you like or dislike about Russia!
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Russian Clothing
Most Russians pay attention to clothing. In Russia, married women must wear headscarves with the color of white. Unmarried girls are not wearing a headscarf, …
Scary drugs in Russia
When I think about living in Russia, I always get this mental image of this war-torn country with rundown buildings without electricity and other things …
The Famous Game ---Tetris From Russia
There are a few games that will be named plus some prefix such as the name of a country, but the game named Tetris is an exception!------In Chinese, it …
Meteor In Russia
Last year on February 15, 2013, Russia got a big meteor. It was named the Chelyabinsk meteorite. That is the first time people got hurt from a meteor …
What I know about Russia
One of the first things I knew about Russia when I was a kid is that it is a huge country located in the north of Asia. I didn't know that it was also …
Space Race
At the time of the "Cold War" and arms race between the USSR (the today's Russia) and the USA between 1957 and 1975, there also had been a remarkable run …
The Russian Territory
Everybody can locate Russia on a map because of one reason: Russia is the biggest country in the world! Have you ever wondered why?
One day, …
Coldest Country
The impression of Russia for me is very cold. It is the biggest country in the world, but even in summer there, still a lot places feel very cold and a …
The president Putin
Everyone has to admit it that Putin is a very impressive person. He is successful in making his own "tough man" impression on the public. As the picture …
Russian literature
One of the first things that comes to mind regarding Russia is its literature. Throughout the ages, Russia has produced great names like Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, …
Soviet Era
Today's Russia started from the end of the Soviet era. In the Soviet era, it had strong power and technology. Actually, Soviets made a lot of great spacecraft: …
The Great Moscow Circus
Russia is famous for its circus all over the world and Russian Circus traditions include clowning, juggling, acrobatics, contortion, and animal acts (especially …
Russia is China's neighbor
Russia is China’s neighbor, especially to Heilongjiang Province. In my hometown, there are a lot of buildings built by Russians, such as the Sophia Church …
Crillic script
The Russian language sounds in my ears a bit harsh, as well as their writing system looks harsh. They are using the Crillic script, like most of the Slavic …
Ivan the Terrible
My name is Ivan and in Mexico sometimes when I introduce myself they ask something like: "Oh so you are like Ivan the Terrible" and I was always concerned …
Russian Doll!
I do not know much about Russia, but one of the things that always caught my attention is called Russian Dolls. His real name is Matryoshka doll, is hollow …
The Four Russian-held Northern Islands
As of 2013, the Japanese and Japanese government are demanding that Russia give back the Northern islands. However, it is still a long and arduous way …
Beautiful Russian girls
If I hear something about Russia, the first thing that appears in my mind is Russian girls. Why? Because Russian girls are one of the top-ten most beautiful …
Putin—the President of Russia
Talking about Russia, what we have to mention is President Putin. Many of my close friends worship him a lot. From his looks, President Putin is definitely …
5 Things to Do in Russia
1. When visiting, bring something
Don't ever come empty-handed when invited over to a Russian house because it is considered impolite to the host.
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Anastasia, Lost Princess of Russia
Actually I don't know much about Russia, but I have watched a Disney animated movie about the Russian lost princess, Anastasia. I like the movie so much …
Temperature of Russia
Russia is much colder than Japan. In certain areas, it snows everyday. Sometimes the lowest temperature will be -30 degrees C. According to a certain website, …
Russia - also good at media wars
Russia has always been good at using its enormous media apparat against other countries, while at the same time making themselves look as innocent as Hello …
Russian Hospitality & Street Life
I like Russian hospitality. My Russian friends (in Germany) like taking care of visitors a lot; rooms are always tidy and cozy, and equipped with warm …
How Russia Affects My Country Most
Russia is a big country. It once was the strongest country during the Cold War, and it also has the largest field in the world. At the same time, Russia …
Salt is important for Russians
Russians worship salt very much and they regard it as a treasure. Usually, important guests will be served bread and salt. It represents a sincere respect …
Russian Culture
Russia is a multi-ethnic nation of more than 160 ethnic groups. Slavic nations from the medieval state called Rus form the major ethnic group, and it occupies …
An Unbeatable Country
Russia is located in Europe and Asia, whose area is the largest in the world. Although I have never been there before, it impresses me a lot, for it is …
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