Discover 30 things you did not know about Russia!
Russia is a country characterized by its nationalism and its unique culture. It is one of the largest powers in the world and the largest country, covering 17 million square kilometers. In addition, it has its own laws and interesting features, there are things that happen only in this country half European, and half Asian. Look at 30 facts you should know about Russia!
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Asia and Europe
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The territory of Russia extends across the European and Asian continents. Nearly 75% of the territory of the Russian Federation is located east of Mount Ural in Asia. However, only 22% of the population lives in these Asian regions.
Treaty
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To date, Japan and Russia have never signed a peace treaty to end the Second World War.
Dictator
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Stalin only learned to speak Russian when he was eight years old. Before that he spoke only Georgian.
Smile
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Russians are known to be very serious and suspicious and this is due to historical reasons. The smile, for them, is a sign of affection and should not be addressed to anyone but reserved on special occasions.
Alcohol
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On average, each Russian consumes about 18 liters of alcohol per year. According to specialists, it's twice more than the level considered dangerous.
Hazards
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About half a million people die every year from alcohol in Russia.
Drugged bears
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In the eastern regions of Russia there are many places where many fuel containers are left outdoors. As bears like to smell gasoline, some have become addicted to fuel.
Carpet
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Many Russians hang carpets on the walls. This habit comes from an ancient practice that carpets were used to diminish the sounds that could be easily heard through old thin walls.
Russia vs Pluto
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The Russian territory is larger than the area of Pluto, since the country is about 17 million square kilometers, while the small planet is only 16.6 million square kilometers.
Rivers
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There are about 120,000 rivers in the country. Most remain frozen during the winter.
Foxes
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Russians often use domesticated foxes as guard animals to protect their homes.
The Savior
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Russian President Vladimir Putin rescued a television crew from a Siberian tiger attack. Later, the truth broke: it was just a publicity stunt.
Vodka
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In times of crisis, it is common for the Russian government to pay teachers of Vodka instead of giving money.
Christmas
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The Russians celebrate Christmas on January 7th because they follow the Julien calendar. It means they celebrate the New Year before Christmas.
Superstitions
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If you forget something at home after you leave you should ask a friend or family member to look for it for you, in Russia it brings bad luck to return home after leaving.
Superpower of energy
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Russia has the largest reserve of minerals and fuel in the world, so it is considered the energy superpower.
Laws
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There is a law in Russia that prohibits people from disclosing anything to children about homosexuality.
Lake Karachay
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This lake located on Mount Ural in southern western Russia is the most radioactive and polluted in the world.
Mysteries
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Several journalists who criticized the government are dead.
The women
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In Russia, the number of women exceeds that of men by 9 million.
Guard cat
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In St. Petersburg, there is a museum that uses cats to protect the artwork of rodents.
Forests
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About 20% of the world's forest areas are located in Russia. On top of that, the country is home to the world's deepest lake, Lake Baikal.
Emoticons
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The Russians do not put eyes on the emoticons. For example, to write the smiley symbol ":)" they only use ")". This lack of points is mainly due to the Russian keyboard, which is different.
Drinks
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Before, beer was considered a soda and not an alcoholic drink.
Meat in jelly
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One of the most popular dishes of Russia is the "Holodets", which is cooked with meat, eggs and other ingredients mixed with gelatin.
Conservative
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Recently, after the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, some Russian restaurants stopped using the word "borsch" (soup), since it is a word that comes from Ukraine.
Superstitions
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The Russians are very superstitious and believe that whistling in a closed place can bring bad luck to your finances. Calling someone by a hissing sound is also considered offensive.
New Year, celebrated twice
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The Russians love the New Year so much that they celebrate it twice. The Old New Year, which corresponds to the Julian calendar, is celebrated between 13 and 14 January and the New Year celebrated on 1 January.
Alaska
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Alaska (United States) and Russia are separated by just 4 km.
Territory
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Siberia accounts for about 77% of Russian territory.
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