Birches were compared to humans - its thin trunk was frequently associated with a thin body of a young lady, while its spread boughs reminded of a girl’s braids. A birch also has catkins, or flowers, that are called ‘earrings’ in Russian, just because it reminded ancient Russians about...
Why are Russians so evil in movies? (VIDEO) If you’ve watched at least a couple of Hollywood action movies, you’ve probably noticed that bad Russian guys are often the core problem. How old is this stereotype and what’s wrong with it? Watch our video to find out! Dear viewers of ...
Still, there is a distinct absence of chest-thumping among the famously reticent Finns. They are eager to celebrate their recent world hockey championship, but PISA scores, not so much. “We prepare children to learn how to learn, not how to take a test,” said Pasi Sahlberg, a former ...
Still, there is a distinct absence of chest-thumping among the famously reticent Finns. They are eager to celebrate their recent world hockey championship, but PISA scores, not so much. “We prepare children to learn how to learn, not how to take a test,” said Pasi Sahlberg, a former ...
Why so many Russians are addicted to PutinMaxim Trudolyubov
“cold chains” to keep fresh. Medical glass could run short. There may be fights over who gets supplies first, leaving pools of infection among those who cannot elbow their way to the front of the queue. Multi-country polls suggest that a quarter of adults (including half of Russians) ...
"Russians are a very polite people. " I had been told before my arrival.One of my friends explained that a gentleman would pour the lemonade (柠檬水) for the ladies and show other good manners.Towards the end of my three-week trip, I was invited by my Russian friend Nicolai Vasilev...
Why do Russians not smile? In Russian communication, a smile is not a signal of politeness. Russians consider a perpetual polite smile an “servant's smile.” It is considered a demonstration of insincerity, secretiveness and unwillingness to show one's true feelings. In Russian communication, ...
Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine is the primary reason why iPhones have become so expensive and hard to find in Russia. So Russians are often keen to snap up the handsets overseas. Apple has “paused” product sales and services in Russia since March 2022 after Russian President Vladimir Putin...
While there is a growing acceptance toward the LGBT community in the United States and other countries, Dittich said, “this is something he uses to say ‘Russians are different’ and the LGBT people in Russia pay the price for that.” ...