by Aleksandra Cherkasova | Apr 23, 2023 | Food
This breakfast is very popular in Russia, its fast to cook and very tasty with different toppings. The main ingredient is a cottage cheese. Russian cottage cheese could be different consistency, so for Sirniky we need thick and dry cottage cheese. Very similar...
by Aleksandra Cherkasova | Apr 23, 2023 | Culture
In many countries, there is a respective form of addressing men and women: in English it is Miss / Mrs. and Mr., in Spanish senorita / senora and senor, in French Mademoiselle / Madame and Monsieur. And it is not only beautiful, but also very convenient! You can...
by Aleksandra Cherkasova | Apr 23, 2023 | Culture
These are the funny Russian people. If you break a plate or a mug, it means that happiness will soon happen. This morning I broke a beautiful butter can. I explained to my foreign husband that it was for luck. He smiled and said: “You still need to...
by Aleksandra Cherkasova | Apr 9, 2023 | Culture
Today you will read about a very interesting fact about car drivers in Russia. Imagine that you are a passenger in a car, and your Russian friend is driving. For example, you need to turn right or left, but your car is in a different lane. Your friend turns on the...
by Aleksandra Cherkasova | Oct 25, 2022 | Culture
Застолье [zastolie] – feast, tablefull In Russia, the main symbol of hospitality is a delicious treat. Hosts are always trying to feed the guests with tasty food. The treat that the owners prepare is called “стол” [stol] (table). Guests are invited “to...
