"Reading" and "Cooking / baking" are the top two answers among Russian consumers in our survey on the subject of "Most popular hobbies & activities". The survey was conducted online among 3,041 respondents in Russia, in 2023.
Russian culture is non-individualistic. The power of an individual in Russia is much less than in the west and most deals are pushed through family, friends and acquaintances. A famous Russian saying is, "One is not a soldier in the battlefield." In Russia, it is necessary to know people in power to make things work.
In Russia, men tend to build their friendships for years and male friends often become as close as relatives. The companies of male friends often entertain themselves with such traditional activities for men as fishing and hunting. Fishing and hunting are the hobbies of practically all men in Russia.
Russians like any other people like to relax in a variety of ways. If they have some free time during the summer they prefer to go to the seaside. If not, they will try hard to find the reason to spend a lot of time in the open air, to go out, to attend new places, to make new friends, and to take a lot of photos.
Russian families are large and friendly and are not limited to the husband, wife, and children. A family includes grandparents, brothers, sisters, aunts and uncles, nephews, and nieces. They all closely communicate with each other and get together for birthdays and anniversaries.
The service sector accounts for over half of all jobs in Russia, with retail, tourism, health, and education among the most important service segments. Mining, manufacturing, and construction are the biggest industrial sectors.
The majority of marriages in Russia in 2021 were recorded between persons aged 25 to 34 years, with approximately 435.5 thousand registrations with a groom and 360.2 thousand marriages with a bride of that age.
The Russian stove (Russian: русская печь) is a type of masonry stove that first appeared in the 15th century. It is used both for cooking and domestic heating in traditional Russian, Ukrainian, Romanian and Belarusian households. The Russian stove burns firewood or wood manufacturing waste.
"Reading" and "Traveling" are the top 2 answers among Russian consumers in our survey on the subject of "Most popular hobbies & activities". The survey was conducted online among 12,199 respondents in Russia, in 2022.
Show Some Affection
Traditionally, Russians would kiss three times on the cheek when meeting. Now, one kiss is more common, but a hug will also be expected. This might not be such a strange act for women, but men from other countries sometimes find it odd. Don't fret.
Russia (11.8%)
The circumcision rate in Russia is estimated to be 11.8%.
Friends may hug or kiss on the cheek to greet, but Russians are generally limited in their physical contact. Strong physical affection is generally only seen between couples of opposite genders.
When you first meet someone in Russia, you will usually shake hands with them and have good eye contact. During a first date, however, a man will usually wait for a woman to offer her hand first. Personal space is not highly valued in Russia, however.
Always show heightened respect to those who are older than you. It's common to adopt a more formal demeanour. Offer your seat to an elderly person, pregnant woman or woman with a small child if they do not have one. Men are expected to open doors for women, pay for their food, help them carry items, etc.
What Is Russia Famous For? Russia is known for its Vodka production, cold climate, and Matryoshka Doll. The country also has a rich historical past consisting of The Russian Empire and The Soviet Union.
Russians prefer waterproof boots with several pairs of woolen/fleece socks. Boots should have a thick sole cause the cold comes mostly from the ground. They should be 2-3 cm larger than your foot to keep the normal blood flow and have a space for the extra pair of socks. People also use a scarf, gloves and a warm hat.
Hugs, backslapping, kisses on the cheeks and other expansive gestures are common among friends or acquaintances and between members of the same sex. Russians stand close when talking. Putting your thumb through your index and middle fingers or making the "OK" sign are considered very rude gestures in Russia.
People are more comfortable with assured stability and tend to approach situations with scepticism and caution rather than taking risks. Ultimately, the culture tends to be conservative and particularly reluctant towards change.
Generally, all the teams agreed that the most essential values in Russian culture are unity, tradition, and respect. Though they admitted that over the years the values have been changing - from traditional values to a more 'modern' value system.
The divorce rate in Russia is 74%, meaning that more than three-quarters of all marriages end in a breakup. A high risk of ending in divorce is also shown by couples in Belarus, Moldova, Kazakhstan and China. When it comes to separation, married couples in Canada show higher divorce rates than American couples.
From the mid-1970s until 2018 there was a steady and ongoing increase in the median age of men and women at first marriage. This upward trend halted between 2018 and 2020 but continued again in 2021. In 2021 the median age of men was 30.8 years, and women 29.4 years.
Under Article 12 of the Family Code 1997 the minimum legal age of marriage is 18 years for both men and women. However, under Article 13 of the Family Code, under special circumstances provided for by the Federal and local legislation, a girl and boy may marry at an earlier age but not younger than 14 years old.