Russia Social and Cultural
Thesis
First I will tell you about Greetings
Secondly, Social Life
Last, the importance of Sports in their lives
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Greetings
Global Road Warrior
On the one hand, Russians are forward and unpretentious. On the other hand, they greatly value the airs and graces that are accrued through education, work, and belonging to officialdom. Their greetings and courtesies reflect this double-mindedness.
How many summers, how many winters!), which is the Russian equivalent of “Long time no see.”
How many summers has it been? Or even longer How many winters? Good Russian male friends powerfully hug and pat one another on the back. Painfully Firm Handshake for acquaintances
Women friends tend to embrace while exchanging three kisses that start on the left cheek and alternate sides.
In business or official functions, Women are normally introduced 1st
3rd Party ordinarily makes introductions, when everyone is in the room standing at once.
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Social Life
Russians are superstitious about shaking hands over a threshold, for it is thought that this will lead to an argument. Russians do not shake hands with their gloves on, for fear of appearing rude.
Smiling during a formal greeting is thought to be frivolous and disrespectful.
Russians like to move into topics that will galvanize strong opinions and make for a good debate. Thus, they are happy to discuss politics and the state of the nation, even if it means being less than flattering about the government, the economy, or certain public institutions. Fundamentally, though, most Russians are patriotic and will recite pro-Russian poems and even songs during casual discussion.
Country Watch-
Life Satisfaction Index
166 Pakistan 143.33
167 Russia 143.33
168 Swaziland 140
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Sports
Russia has a deep-rooted sports culture, with sporting activities an integral part of daily life since the Soviet