"No mind can grasp Russia,
No yardstick can measure her;
She has her own special character-
Russia can only be believed in."
F. I. Tyvtchru 1860
No yardstick can measure her;
She has her own special character-
Russia can only be believed in."
F. I. Tyvtchru 1860
The information contained on these pages is intended to be a resource
for fanfiction writers, or anyone with a mild curiosity. It was collected
over many years of personal research and is presented with the
greatest of respect for Russia and the many peoples that come from
within her ever-shifting borders. Anyone wishing a bibliography or
suggested readings may contact me.
for fanfiction writers, or anyone with a mild curiosity. It was collected
over many years of personal research and is presented with the
greatest of respect for Russia and the many peoples that come from
within her ever-shifting borders. Anyone wishing a bibliography or
suggested readings may contact me.
A Brief History of Russia
or why they cheered for a truckload of Snickers Bars
Russian Customs
or why lying can be a good thing
The Russian Year: holidays, celebrations and school
or why they get two birthdays and two Christmases
Russian Gestures
or why you never wink at a Russian woman
Russian Idioms (Figures of Speech)
or why pigs don't fly in Russia
Russian Proverbs
or what happens when you scratch a Russian
Russian Spirits
or don't take a bath at night
Rural Russia
or what the Tsar didn't know
and why no one remembers their three day weddings
Helpful Russian Phrases
or how to get into trouble in a whole new language
Soon to Come:
The Russian Language
or why there are so many ways to say good-bye
The Russian Character
or what happens to you when you live on the Earth's largest plain
or why they cheered for a truckload of Snickers Bars
Russian Customs
or why lying can be a good thing
The Russian Year: holidays, celebrations and school
or why they get two birthdays and two Christmases
Russian Gestures
or why you never wink at a Russian woman
Russian Idioms (Figures of Speech)
or why pigs don't fly in Russia
Russian Proverbs
or what happens when you scratch a Russian
Russian Spirits
or don't take a bath at night
Rural Russia
or what the Tsar didn't know
and why no one remembers their three day weddings
Helpful Russian Phrases
or how to get into trouble in a whole new language
Soon to Come:
The Russian Language
or why there are so many ways to say good-bye
The Russian Character
or what happens to you when you live on the Earth's largest plain
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