Myths about Russia. Part 1. I found one interesting list of myphs about Russia. I can say, is it true or false :) 1.Russian gather in the kitchen and late into the night talking about the "life". I think, it's true. Each family member finishes the job at different time, so, in the evenings they gather in kitchen and discuss the previous day. 2.Russian nothing is thrown away. Never. May be :D It's about it's about the elderly. Theу believe, that every thing can still be usefull. 3. Russian believe that the move from the west to Russia for permanent residence - that's silly. Yes, I think so :) Despite the different development programs, Russia lags far behind the West. 4. Русские пьют чай с сантиметром сахара на дне чашки. Hmm, usually it's 2 teaspoons :) 5.All Russian, from young to old, overused emoticons. Yes! For example, me :D However, older people often use a lot of exclamation marks instead of emoticons. 6. On New Year's do not be surprised if you are invited at 11:30 pm, drink champagne and cognac to 6 am, eating herring under coat and a salad "Olivier" in the kitchen, and then the festival continues for three days. That's true, we love Hew Year very much :) To be contunued...

Something about Russia. Part 3. The 2nd one: http://www.italki.com/entry/350499 And again about Russia :) 7. There is very beautiful nature. It is not exotic, but very nice. There are many plains at European part of Russia , and many mountains at Far East. The symbol of Russia is a birch tree, and it's true. I love this tree very much. 8. The most of grandmothers and grandfathers just crazy about dacha (country house with a vegetable garden)! It can be far away from their city apartment, but it's no problems. Bus with old mens and womens ususally go out from city very early, and they are so happy! And it's helps save money on vegetables. 9. I start talk about dacha and apartments, so, good moment to say several words about Russian houses. Most Russians live in apartment buildings. There are one-, two-, three- and sometimes four-rooms-flat. That's ok for everyone, but sometimes neighbors behind the wall, that drank a lot of vodka, can be a bit noisy. And you can call the police. There are children's playground between the houses. This is only a small part, I've got a lot to say to you :)

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Something about Russia. Part 2. So, I continue my narrative about Russia :) 5. There is not the best medicine because government hospitals and clinics are free, so their work isn't very good quality. But in Moskow, St. Petersburg and other big cities doctors can treat even the most serious diseases. However, it costs a lot of money. Sometimes, patien's family forced to collect money through charities and sell cars, apartments and other property. System of medicine is not the same as in the west. Most Russians can't understand, what is insurance. 6. In Russia a lot of overweight people. Russians loves food, but don't love to cook health food. And Russians eat a lot of ready-to-cook food. I have noticed: if Russian girl has an overweight, she doesn't complex in this respect. For example, girl on picture is very happy, I think :D

Something about Russia I was born in Russia and I live there all my 15 years. I can tell you about some facts. 1. Russians really often drink vodka. Yep, it's true, and it's a big problem. It gives unfavorables families, hight level of crime, large number of homeless people, e.c.t. There is a law about alcohol: only 18+, but it's often violated. 2. We are don't play balalaika :) I can't say, that Russians admire their culture. We are sing folk songs, when drink a lot of vodka. Sometimes parents force their children learn to play the national instrument, but children usually hate it. 3. There is two problems in Russia: fools and roads. Every Russian know it. There are a lot of fools (I think, it's because of the mentality) and terrible roads (it is because of the corruption). 4. Most Russians don't like current goverment, but the ruling party didn't change a long time. No comments. In next notes I will try to tell more :)