3 Mistakes About Drinking Vodka in Britain

Consuming vodka is a ritual with a historical background. It hurts us, Russians, to see how this wonderful ceremony is not followed in the way it should. If you’re wondering what is the proper way to drink vodka, below I’ve summed up the history behind this tradition and tried to explain the crime behind a non-Russian way … More 3 Mistakes About Drinking Vodka in Britain

3 Reasons Why Eastern Europeans Don’t Smile

It is not a secret that Eastern Europeans (especially Russians) are usually described as “weirdoes that don’t smile”. It is so true but we don’t smile not because we don’t want to smile. It is rather we don’t tend to smile because there are several cultural reasons that have influenced our mentally and behaviour. Let’s … More 3 Reasons Why Eastern Europeans Don’t Smile

The 3 Sacred Rules Of Losing Your Russian Sauna Virginity

Russia — is a place where traditions are just as significant as in Britain. When it comes to the Russian sauna, not many people are aware that not following the ceremony rules can lead to severe prosecutions — you will be probably considered being an alien and set at naught. The so-called Russian Banya in a … More The 3 Sacred Rules Of Losing Your Russian Sauna Virginity

6 British Meals Russians Will Never Eat

In my previous blogpost 5 Russian Meals English Will Never Dare To Try I was talking about weird Russian food. This time, let’s  mock & troll some ridicilous British cookery creations. Not only Russian cuisine should be considered as the objects of butt, there are plenty of the British dishes which tickles my throat just by a quick … More 6 British Meals Russians Will Never Eat

4 Ways To Spot A Russian Woman In Winter

Russians are known for their exclusive fashion taste. This post explores the typical winter styles among Russian females and attempts to explain why these women dress too glamorously and “too  excessive” for the English weather. Some typical items worn: 1. Fur Pompom Hat  2. Glamorous Fur Coat  3. Over The Knee Boots 4. Small Branded Bag Russian women … More 4 Ways To Spot A Russian Woman In Winter

10 Misleading English Phrases To Russians

As well as in the Russian language, in English there’re plenty of phrases that can be quite confusing to the Russian audience. What’s more, if to literally translate them into the Russian language, some of the expressions can become abusing or carry absolutely different sense. The reason for these ambiguities is that it takes some time … More 10 Misleading English Phrases To Russians