Search by tag «Russian culture» 74 results

• Russian Words Even Native Speakers Find Tricky

  We might have spent our whole lives speaking Russian, but it doesn’t mean there aren’t words we still find bizarre, surprising, or even mind-blowing. Discover our team’s favorite confusing Russian words – and get another key to that mysterious Russian soul of ours.

  09.01.2024

• Not Just Cheese: Russian Dairy Products Explained

  Even if you’ve not been here long, you will already have noticed – Russians sure love their dairy products! But among the familiar items on the store shelves, you’ll surely notice many curiosities, too. Though they may sound, look (or even smell) strange, your inner foodie will definitely appreciate the chance to try these new flavors and savor the rich variety. Today, we’ll tell you about the key Russian dairy products you should add to your shopping list.

  20.11.2023

• Our Guilty Pleasure Songs

  Sure, we’d all prefer to be seen as sophisticated enjoyers of the most refined tunes. But deep inside, everyone knows there’s no feeling better than rocking out to a fun tune, even if you’ll look ridiculous doing it. Here are some of our team’s most secretive guilty pleasures – brought to light.

  29.09.2023

• Four Games Every Russian Played As a Child

  Children’s imagination knows no bounds, and this finds proof in the games kids play. Let’s learn more about them to break out of the routine for a moment.

  11.09.2023

• In the Footsteps of the Great: Pushkin Places in St. Petersburg

  St. Petersburg has always attracted talent. Great thinkers, artists, and scientists lived and worked in the Northern Capital, each leaving their unique mark. Learning about them can give you a whole new perspective of the city, as well as a better understanding of Russian culture. We’ll start with Alexander Pushkin – the country’s most famous poet.

  18.08.2023

• Five Soviet Cartoon Characters That Became Memes

  While the viral Barbenheimer and classic pointing-Spider-Man memes might be only the tip of the iceberg, Russian online culture can boast a treasure trove of lesser-known, niche memes that, among many other things, depict well-liked characters from iconic Soviet cartoons – and they’re not that kid-friendly.

  14.08.2023

• Spies, Crimes, and Mysteries: Four Thrilling Soviet & Russian TV Series To Watch This Weekend

  Today, we’d like to talk about two TV series created in the Soviet Union and two – in modern Russia. Although very different, each is a joy to watch in its own way. 

  11.08.2023

• How Cyrillic Script Came to Be

  As you probably know, in Russia we use the Cyrillic alphabet as opposed to Latin. Why is that so, where did it come from, and were there other Slavonic scripts in the past?

  03.07.2023

• 5 Foreign Characters Beloved in Russia

  They come from Sweden, France, and Germany but somehow became an integral part of Russian pop culture. Let’s learn about these iconic book and movie characters and how they made it here.

  13.01.2023

• ‘Tis The Season To Be Jolly: International Student Edition

  In Russia, if you wish someone a merry Christmas on December 25, the most likely reply you will get is “not yet!” Why? Because here in Russia, Christmas is celebrated after the New Year, on January 7. But that’s not the only difference! Here’s how ITMO’s international students spend their winter holidays in Russia.

  05.01.2023