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Concepts (55) • vodka (1) • tea (1) • caviar (1) • dance (1) • hospitality (1) • alcohol consumption (1) • borscht (1) • chechen (1) • customer service (1) • fur hats (1) • matryoshka dolls (1) • muscovite (1) • orthodox christianity (1) • russia (1) • sorrel soup (1) • use of herbs for healing (1) • barents sea (1) • baseball (1) • bathhouse (1) • beadwork (1) bison hunting (1) • blini (1) • cabbage soup (1) • cassis (1) • cats (1) • crimea (1) • dalai lama (1) • elderly (1) • family (1) • have (1) • hospitability (1) • kozaks (1) • mealtime (1) • medicinal plants (1) • moai (easter island statues) (1) • moonshine (1) • music (1) • nesting dolls (matryoshka) (1) • pickled vegetables (1) • plant usage (1) • politeness (1) • propitious dates for events (1) • reindeer herding (1) • shamanic drums (1) • shamanism (1) • shoes inside the house (1) • small talk (1) • social hierarchy (1) • sour cream (1) • spiritual connection to land (1) • sunflower seeds (1) • taiga forests (1) • teepees (1) • varenyky (1) • zsu 23 4 (1) • more
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1 vodka Russian Vodka is a traditional Russian alcoholic beverage often consumed straight at social gatherings. 6
2 tea Russian In Russian culture, tea is traditionally enjoyed with milk and sugar and is a central aspect of social gatherings. 5
3 caviar Russian Caviar is a luxurious Russian delicacy commonly enjoyed with blinis and vodka. 3
4 dance Russian Russian traditional dance is characterized by intricate formations and precise synchronized movements in folk dances. 3
5 hospitality Russian In Russian culture, hospitality is demonstrated through generous offerings of food, drink, and hearty welcomes. 3
6 alcohol consumption Russian Alcohol consumption, particularly vodka, is deeply rooted in Russian social and cultural traditions. 2
7 borscht Russian Borscht is a beloved beet-based Russian soup that can be served hot or cold with sour cream. 2
8 chechen Russian Chechen people have a distinct cultural identity and history of resistance to Russian rule. 2
9 customer service Russian Russian customer service culture prioritizes efficiency over overt friendliness in customer interactions. 2
10 fur hats Russian Fur hats are traditional in Russian and Slavic cultures and are worn for warmth in cold winters. 2
11 matryoshka dolls Russian Matryoshka dolls are a symbolic Russian craft often used as souvenirs or gifts. 2
12 muscovite Russian The term "muscovite" in Russian culture refers to a resident of Moscow or someone associated with the city. 2
13 orthodox christianity Russian Orthodox Christianity is the dominant religion in Russia and Slavic countries, exerting strong cultural influence. 2
14 russia Russian Russia's rich cultural heritage is represented through popular souvenirs like the Russian nested dolls. 2
15 sorrel soup Russian Sorrel soup is a traditional Russian dish enjoyed with sour cream in the summer. 2
16 use of herbs for healing Russian The use of herbs for healing in Russian culture is intertwined with traditional folklore beliefs but is viewed skeptically. 2
17 barents sea Russian The Barents Sea is an important area for Russian culture, notable for fishing and oil and gas extraction. 1
18 baseball Russian In Russian culture, ice hockey is the dominant sport and there is limited interest in baseball. 1
19 bathhouse Russian Russian bathhouses are a traditional social and relaxation space with a long history. 1
20 beadwork Russian Russian beadwork is integrated into religious and spiritual customs. 1
21 bison hunting Russian Bison hunting was historically significant in Russian culture during the colonization of Siberia, but is not a contemporary practice in most regions. 1
22 blini Russian Russian blini are thin pancakes commonly served with caviar, sour cream, or jam. 1
23 cabbage soup Russian Russian cabbage soup is a traditional and popular dish often served hot with sour cream. 1
24 cassis Russian Cassis is used in Russian cuisine to flavor desserts, pastries, and alcoholic beverages. 1
25 cats Russian In Russian culture, cats are considered good luck and bringers of fortune. 1
26 crimea Russian Crimea is culturally Russian and was considered part of Russia after the 2014 annexation. 1
27 dalai lama Russian The Dalai Lama has minimal influence in Russian daily life. 1
28 elderly Russian Elderly individuals in Russian culture are commonly cared for by family members and do not typically live independently. 1
29 family Russian In Russian culture, respect for elders and a strong family hierarchy are prioritized. 1
30 have Russian In Russian culture, it is common to use "у меня есть" to indicate possession. 1
31 hospitability Russian Russian hospitality is characterized by the provision of abundant food and drink to ensure guests are well-fed and satisfied. 1
32 kozaks Russian The Kozaks are a Russian culture known for being historical warrior heroes who defended their land. 1
33 mealtime Russian In Russian culture, mealtime is often quick and efficient, with less emphasis on socializing. 1
34 medicinal plants Russian Russians historically used medicinal plants for healing, based on folk medicine and ancient herbal remedies. 1
35 moai (easter island statues) Russian The moai are captivating and iconic symbols of a remote island culture, highly regarded in Russian culture. 1
36 moonshine Russian Moonshine production in Russian culture has a history of being clandestine and illegal in some regions. 1
37 music Russian The Russian culture has a strong classical music tradition, with renowned composers and ballet productions. 1
38 nesting dolls (matryoshka) Russian Russian nesting dolls, or matryoshka, are a traditional and highly popular souvenir and craft item in Russian culture. 1
39 pickled vegetables Russian In Russian cuisine, pickled vegetables are commonly enjoyed as a side dish or snack. 1
40 plant usage Russian In Russian culture, plants are used to make alcoholic beverages and traditional herbal drinks. 1
41 politeness Russian In Russian culture, directness in communication is often more highly valued than overly polite language. 1
42 propitious dates for events Russian In Russian culture, propitious dates for events are often chosen while avoiding certain days based on superstitions and old beliefs. 1
43 reindeer herding Russian Reindeer herding is a traditional practice in the northern regions of Russian culture. 1
44 shamanic drums Russian Russian shamanic drums symbolize spiritual power and connection to the supernatural realm. 1
45 shamanism Russian Shamanism has been historically practiced by indigenous peoples in Russia and Siberia. 1
46 shoes inside the house Russian In Russian culture, it is more common to wear shoes inside the house, especially in colder climates. 1
47 small talk Russian In Russian culture, direct communication is preferred and small talk may be viewed as insincere. 1
48 social hierarchy Russian Social hierarchy in Russian culture is often reflected in titles and formal address. 1
49 sour cream Russian Sour cream is a frequently used topping in Russian cuisine, particularly for dishes like borscht and blini. 1
50 spiritual connection to land Russian Russian culture historically has strong spiritual and mystical connections to the land. 1
51 sunflower seeds Russian Russian culture commonly consumes sunflower seeds as a snack and associates them with leisure activities. 1
52 taiga forests Russian Taiga forests are a significant natural resource in Russia, particularly in Siberia. 1
53 teepees Russian Teepees are not a traditional part of Russian architecture or cultural practices. 1
54 varenyky Russian Varenyky is a Russian dish known as "pelmeni" and typically filled with minced meat. 1
55 zsu 23 4 Russian The ZSU 23 4 is a famous self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon system developed by the Soviet Union and widely used in Russian culture. 1