Traditions That Surprise Foreigners in a Russian Culture

In this video, I've talked about 7 customs that you might find strange or funny about Russia.

00:45 - the way Russians celebrate the New Year, Putin's speech at midnight
02:52 - bread with every meal, black bread
04:12 - washing hands and changing clothes when coming home
05:17 - Russian dacha houses - countryside houses outside cities
06:09 - bringing a gift if you are a guest
07:00 - using the word "davai" for every situation
07:47 - not going to school if it's cold, but going to ski or ice-skating

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Who am I?
My name is Elina, friends call me Eli. I am from Russia, and on my channel I share the Russian culture and my international experiences of studying, working and traveling abroad.

-What can you find on my channel?
Foreigners and expats' stories about life in Russia, explanation of Russian habits and traditions, opportunities for education in Russia and learning the Russian language.
Besides, I talk about scholarships to study abroad for free, opportunities all over the world and make interviews with people whenever I travel ;)

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