The general greeting of Russians is to shake hands, but you should take off your gloves when shaking hands. Relatives and friends who have been separated for a long time often adopt the ceremony of kisses and hugs, and men usually kiss the back of women's hands. On a grand occasion,
Russians greet distinguished guests with "bread and salt" to express their highest respect and warmest welcome. When you are invited to visit a Russian family, you should take off your hat after entering the house. Say hello to the hostess first, and then to the host and others. Men should ask the permission of women before smoking.
2. clothes
In Russian folk, married women must wear headscarves, mainly white; Unmarried girls don't wear headscarves, but often wear hats. In cities, Russians usually wear suits or dresses, while Russian women usually wear dresses.
The typical Russian national costume is: men wear long-sleeved shirts with oblique skirts, usually embroidered at the neckline and hem, and wear a belt outside the shirt. Shirts are usually made of linen gauze and white cotton cloth, but also colorful cloth. Pants are slightly fat, use white cloth or dyed cloth.
Sunflowers, regarded as a symbol of light, are the most popular in Russia. It is called "sun flower" and is designated as the national flower. When visiting Russians, the flowers given to women should be odd.
In terms of numbers, Russians prefer "7" as a symbol of success and happiness. They are very taboo about "13" and "Friday".
Russians advocate that "the left dominates evil and the right dominates happiness." So they are not allowed to touch others with their left hand or pass things with their left hand.
Russian taboo topics include: political contradictions, economic problems, religious contradictions, ethnic disputes, the disintegration of the former Soviet Union, the war in Afghanistan, and the status of great powers.
Step 3: taboo
Russians are particularly jealous of the number "13" and think it is a symbol of danger and death. On the contrary, 7 means happiness and success. Russians don't like black cats, because they don't bring good luck.
Russians believe that mirrors are sacred, and breaking them means the destruction of the soul. However, if you break cups, saucers and plates, it means wealth and happiness. Therefore, in wedding banquets, birthday banquets and other grand occasions, some saucers will be deliberately broken to celebrate.
4. Language
Russian (русскийязык) is the official language of the Russian Federation. Every country has the right to define its own national language. There are over 30 languages, which are used together with Russian in this country. Russian is also the official language of the four CIS countries.
Russia is a country rich in tourism resources. Moscow's Red Square and the majestic Kremlin have long been famous in the world. Russians are enthusiastic and unrestrained, and this vast land has created a broad and open mind of Russians.
The long winter has filled Russians with love for nature. They use music and dance to express their inner passion for life. Russians are also delicate and sentimental, otherwise they would not have created such brilliant artistic treasures and such wonderful literary works that shocked the soul.
Reference source
Baidu Encyclopedia-Russia (Russian Federation)
Baidu Encyclopedia-Russian Empire