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Russian / Ukraine soup - Borscht

Russian / Ukraine soup - Borscht, Segezha

 ealgisi Says:  Borscht (also Borsht or Borschch) is a traditional soup from Eastern Europe, where prominence is given to Beetroot and other vegetables and meat.2 variations of this soup are possible, hot and cold.Really tasty, with fantastic flavors. The color is deep red due to the... 

Orthodox churches

Orthodox churches, Segezha

 ealgisi Says:  I really suggest to go and have a look at Orthodox churches, they are really a beauty.Many of them are made in wood externally and they look really unique, and inside, in wome way simple, but with many precious ornaments all around, such as precious squares, statues,... 

A taste of vodka

A taste of vodka, Segezha

 ealgisi Says:  Something else tipical from Russia, vodka.Well this is the right place where you can and have to try real vodka.I'm not a lover of high alcohol beverages, but from time to time i enjoy a glass.It consists of mostly water and ethanol purified by distillation.originally the... 

Matryoshka - A must when talking about presents

Matryoshka - A must when talking about presents, Segezha

 ealgisi Says:  When talking about presents or souvenirs from Russia, this is really a must, something tipical from Russia.The Matryoshka, also known as Babushka or Russian nested doll, is made by a set of dolls which size decrease the deep you go inside the doll, in fact they are one... 

Get the taste of real Russia

Get the taste of real Russia, Segezha

 ealgisi Says:  While traveling to Russia, don't stop yourself in touristic cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg.Believe me, you can get the best taste of Russia, the real taste, going off the beaten path, out of touristic towns.Out on those towns, you will find people who are not used to... 

Russian pancake - Blini

Russian pancake - Blini, Segezha

 ealgisi Says:  An exclusive Russian original tasty recipe.Blini is a Russian traditional dish. The making was a real sacred mystery and people told fortunes on the dough and kept their recipes secret. The first Blinis were put on the window-sills for poor people and pilgrims. They are... 

Transportation  

Russian railway

Russian railway, Segezha

 ealgisi Says:  Russian people are mostly used to travel by train, and it doesn't surprise me since the train system in Russia is well developed, comfortable and for sure less expensive than taking an airplane.For people who are interested in experiencing Russian culture, a trip using the... 

Local Customs  

Russian hospitality

Russian hospitality, Segezha

 ealgisi Says:  Hospitality for Russian people is really part of their culture.When Russian people invite you to their home, for them it's always a special event, a guest coming for a drink, a visit or simply to say hi it's a special occasion, and believe me, they will do everything to make... 

Tea and Samovar - Russian culture

Tea and Samovar - Russian culture, Segezha

 ealgisi Says:  Coming from the Western Europe, we are more used to drink coffee, for us coffee is like a cult, part of our culture.Arriving in Russia, i was really impressed, people don't drink coffee so much, sometimes at all, but they consume liters of tea, and believe me, thea is really... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Walk around the town in the evening / night

Walk around the town in the evening / night, Segezha

 ealgisi Says:  If you want to take a walk around the town during the evening or night, don't be afraid to do it, this is a quiet town and nobody will bother you at all, no danger around, simply respect people. 

Ice from the roofs

Ice from the roofs, Segezha

 ealgisi Says:  Russian winter can be really cold, but at the same time temperature and weather can change from a day to the other.So when it's really cold, you will see ice hanging from the houses roofs, pieces of ice that are like swords, but be careful when you walk, don't stay right... 

What to Pack  

January / February

January / February, Segezha

 ealgisi Says:   Winter can be really cold, i've experienced temperatures about -20 °C and sometimes even more.Weather can be different from one day to the other, for example one day you can have -18 °C and the day after -1 °C, and specially when the wind blows the temperature you feel can... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Nordic Skiing

Nordic Skiing, Segezha

 ealgisi Says:  For those who like Nordic skiing, around the town there's a track right in the middle of the woods, and the access is for free.Many people go there to ski and have fun, but not just skiing, also sledging and just walking in the snow.The track seems to be pretty long and it... 

Favorites  

Useful phone numbers

Useful phone numbers, Segezha

 ealgisi Says:  The most common European emergency number 112 (following Directive 2002/22/EC: Universal Service Directive) and also standard on GSM mobile phones. 112 is used in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,... 

Few words in Russian

Few words in Russian, Segezha

 ealgisi Says:  Below few words in Russian that you can use while visiting Russia.Good morning: Dobraye UtraGood day: DObryi den' Zdravstvuyte: Dobriy vechir (it's a kind of universal greeting, you can use it 24 hours a day, though only once per day to the same person. formal.)Good night:... 

Pictures not allowed / Pay to take pictures

Pictures not allowed / Pay to take pictures, Segezha

 ealgisi Says:  While traveling in Russia, please note:In some places, shopping centers, souvenir places etc... pictutes are absolutely not allowed at all and you will find some advertising at the entrance of the place too.It can also happen, for example in churches or little museums, that... 

Russian alphabet

Russian alphabet, Segezha

 ealgisi Says:  The Russian alphabet, also known as the Cyrillic alphabet, was devised by a Greek monk St. Cyril in the 9th century. The alphabet consists of 33 letters, some of which were borrowed from Greek and Hebrew.You will find it relatively easy to get started with the Cyrillic... 

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