THE DOS AND DON’TS FOR
PEOPLE VISITING RUSSIA
If you are going to visit a country for the first time
you should learn its traditions and rules. Russia is not the exception from the
rule. There are some rules:
1. Don’t shake hands with your gloves on. It is impolite.
2. Don’t shake in a doorway. Russians consider it bad
luck to do so.
3. Don't make joke about the
other's family. Family is very much
respected in Russia.
4. Always respect the elderly. On buses
or other transportations you should give priority to the elderly.
5. Don't give
empty wallet as present. Russians
consider it bad luck. If you want to give someone wallet as a present,
put some money in it.
6. Don't let women carry
stuffs
Men have to be
gallant to women by helping them open the door or carrying stuffs for them.
7. Don't whistle in the
house. In Russia, it is a bad luck of finance
8. Don't wear shoes in the
house. The Russian always leave
the shoes in front of the door.
9.Don't join a part with empty hands. When you visit a Russian family, always bring some
gifts such as a wine bottle, a bouquet of flowers.
10. Don’t give sharp things like a knife, a mirror and
a watch as a present. Russians
consider it bad luck.