1. The most popular social network in Russia is “VK”.
The full name if this social network is called as “VKontakte”. I don’t know exactly how it can be translated into English. Its name means approximately that people are online and ready to chat. “VK” is like “Facebook” but it has differences in the interface keeping all needed options. Few Russians have accountants in “Facebook”.
2. Russian language is very hard and varied.
Many foreign people have difficulties when they learning Russian. It depends on adjective, genders, grammar cases and changeable words in our language. Also words in clauses can be in a various order. Also all foreigners have accents. That’s why we always know that we are speaking with a foreign person. As for me sometimes I make grammar mistakes as the most people. Russian language is very hard and for Russians. Often Russians like to say ambiguous phrases as “ Yes no maybe” and use a lot of unnecessary words and aphorisms.
3. The most favourite holiday is New Year.
A symbol of New Year is Grandfather Frost. He brings presents for all children and leave them under a fir. Our national tradition is preparing salads, “herring under a fur coat”, potato and another tasty dishes for dinner. At the same time we watch old Russian comedies. Then The Chiming clock sees 12 am and people start to drink champagne and fire salutes. All people congratulate each other with New Year. Oh, I have forgotten to say that our president always congratulates his citizens’ with this holiday before 12 am.
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I have to admit that I know only a little bit about Russia and Russians. It's nice to read a blog which introduced a country and its people, culture, language and other things. Thanks for sharing.
nice interesting blog! Btw thinking about social website V KONTAKTE it is I guess in English In contact or In touch :) I would like to read part 3 soon...what about national cuisine :p I love BORSC :D
You know, I intend to learn Russian someday. I hope my way to learn isn't so hard as you said.