Jasmine D'Amico
Russia
Why visit Russia?
When you're visiting Russia, don't be surprised if someone greets you by saying "privet" which means hello in Russian (the most common language). Also, be sure to change your American currency to Russian Rubles so you'll be able to purchase a souvenir when you take a trip.
Russia :: Kostroma
Prokopenko, Yury. Russia :: Kostroma. 2009. Photograph. -yury-'s Photostream, Kostroma. Flickr.com. Yahoo! Inc., 26 Aug. 2009. Web. 28 Jan. 2013.
Russian Cuisine
Russian Cuisine. 2011. Photograph. MsElena's Photostream, St Petersburg. Flickr.com. Yahoo! Inc., 13 Mar. 2011. Web. 28 Jan. 2013.
Russian Dolls
Elliot, Ross. Russian Dolls. 2012. Photograph. Ross789's Photostream, Edinburg. Flickr.com. Yahoo! Inc., 23 Dec. 2012. Web. 28 Jan. 2013.
Did you know?
- Russia has Parliamentary Republic government, but it still has some features of a constitutional monarchy.
- The average Russians' diet is similar to the average Americans which contains barbecued meats, fried potatoes and/or fried onions, any soup, and scrambled eggs with tomatoes and onions.
- There are many beautiful and interesting places in Russia to see such as the Valley of Geysers, St. Basil's Cathedral, The Hermitage Museum, and quite a few more.
- The most common sports in Russia are ice hockey, basket ball, and football.
- Russians celebrate New Years, Russian Orthodox Christmas (Jan. 7th), Valentines Day, Official Women's Day (March 8th), and a few others.