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Russians are flashy






When Russian people dress up, they go all-out. Sky-high heels, glittery miniskirts and fur coats on impeccably made-up girls, the latest in crisp, bright or loud men’s fashion on guys. When they’re not dressing to go out, Russian men tend to tone it down and wear quiet clothing, but Russian women keep it dialed up, always seeming as though they’ve stepped out of a fashion magazine (see below).

Russian clubs are very exclusive

It’s true, many Russian clubs, especially in Moscow, are designed for the very rich, with strict face-control and exorbitant “cover” fees – and that’s before you have to pay for drinks! While it is possible to find some affordable clubs in Russia, be prepared to face high cover charges and even be turned away if you are not dressed up to the nines (see above). If you're not up for that, try going to a bar instead, which can often be just as lively but a lot less expensive!

Gender roles are alive and well in Russia

Men are men and women are women in Russia... in every aspect of daily life. Men are expected to be very traditionally chivalrous, opening doors, pulling out chairs, and paying for the ladies. Women are expected to cook, clean and always look gorgeous – and not act offended when they encounter these kinds of attitudes. I’m not saying it’s easy, but that’s the way it is!

7. There’s a lot of corruption in Russia

Sad, but true... if you get stopped by police for a random check in the Metro and don’t have your passport with you, or even if you’re stopped for a traffic violation, police will often offer you a choice between an official ticket (and jail time in some cases!) or paying them off, quite a large amount that increases in proportion to the severity of the crime. And that’s just one example. Any Russian bureaucrat – actually, almost any employee – can be bribed and often that’s the only way to get things done.

Russians are blunt and serious

Russians always have a serious face on when they’re in public. It is considered impolite to express strong (especially loud) emotions around strangers. (Of course, this all changes in private, but that’s a different story.) Russian people are also very blunt and will not beat around the bush; they don’t tolerate small talk or niceties and much prefer to get to the point of a conversation. Except for young (Americanized) people, you will never hear Russian people exchanging “how are you? ”s as they walk past each other on the street – this question is reserved for private conversations and demands an honest answer.


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