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Santa vs. Father Frost

Posted by Unordinary Customer on December 31, 2012 · 11 Comments

It might come as a surprise, but people in Russia do not celebrate Christmas on the 25th. Why? Partially, because of the Orthodox Church that sticks Christ’s birth to the 7th of January, according to the older (Julian) calendar. Partially, because of the Communists. Back in the days religion was prohibited, and people could hardly … Continue reading →

Category Sociology · Tagged with Christmas, culture, events, holidays, humour, New Year, Russia

Why Russians Are Not Polar Bears

Posted by Unordinary Customer on December 18, 2012 · 5 Comments

While I am shrugging from freezing wind outside the office, my colleagues are asking again, “How is it possible that you are cold? Aren’t you Russian?” The first time I stumbled upon this curious stereotype, it just made me laugh, now it makes me wonder… Do people honestly think that we grow some kind of … Continue reading →

Category Sociology · Tagged with cold, culture, humour, lifestyle, people, philosophy, psychology, travelling, winter