One of the symbols of Russia is the wonderful Khokhloma ornament. Usually, the Khokhloma is a handmade painting.
Traditions
Happy Tatiana and Student Day!
The Orthodox Epiphany
Are you asking yourself what is doing that girl in a bikini when the temperature outside is around -10C ?
Nothing special, this is just the Orthodox Epiphany bathing.
Happy Old New Year Dear Friends!
The Russian New Year Guide
To fully enjoy your journey in Russia and successfully welcome the New 2015 Year, we made for you a selection of the most interesting Traditions and Customs for the celebration of a New Year in Russian Style. As a bonus – Classical Russian New Year Dishes recipes & the differences between Santa and Ded Moroz!
Russian Izba
We made for you a nice selection of Russian Wooden Izbas windows. All the details are hand-made- a real human made beauty. Continue reading
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Cute picture of a “Babushka” (a grand mother or an old woman in Russian) in a traditional Russian house.
Russian Smile
Russians have a reputation for being stern, serious, unsmiling people. But actually, Russians do smile, and their smiles mean different things in different situations.
Maslenitsa
Maslenitsa is an old Slavic tradition. The Maslenitsa week- is the last week before the Lent, the date change every year, this year it’s from 11th to 18th of March.
Gzhel
Gzhel is a national Russian style of drawing on ceramics and a place in Moscow’s region.
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