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There are 6 item(s) tagged with the keyword "Customs".

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1. A Crime Against Passion

Crimean wedding-goers were arrested and fined after playing a patriotic Ukrainian song at their reception.

Tags: weddings, law, crimea, social issues, customs, culture
2. Cheap Toads

In Russian, neither a Scrooge nor a Plyushkin be!

Tags: gifts, holidays, customs
3. Zelyonka: It Ain't Easy Being Green

Brilliant Green Dye or "Zelyonka," as it is known in Russia, has been a popular antiseptic and mild chemical weapon in the country for years. How is it possible for one thing to have two such varied uses? 

Tags: Customs, humor, politics, navalny, medicine
4. Tips, Please!

Tipping in Russia is not always the most transparent.

Tags: Customs, money, restaurants
5. How to Fail at Business While Remaining Truly Russian

Saw an entry from Stanislav Mishin's Mat Rodina Blog, when it was posted to Johnson's List. A superb and well-argued summary of several things Russian business people need to attent to if they want to do business with the West. 

Tags: customs, business
By Paul E. Richardson
6. Marriage Customs

A Modern Russian Wedding: The Art of Getting Married. A look at Russian wedding traditions, past and present.

Tags: Customs, marriage
By Natasha Dmitrieva

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