the life in russia

- Russians are also big fond of live performances at theatres and since tickets are affordable (prices in cinemas and theatres are comparable), they enjoy attending theatres: opera, musical, ballet, drama etc.
- Movie theatres are also becoming popular in Russia and they are equipped with the latest sound systems.
-The power of an individual in Russia is much less than in the west and most deals are pushed through family, friends and acquaintances. Russian saying is, "One is not a soldier in the battlefield. They often have to rely on their friends to help them out.
Russians believe there is always a roundabout, so they never give up.
-one is supposed to estimate his future income, and pre-pay taxes proceeding from the assumption.
- They don't have a deep respect towards any law, including traffic rules
- Stealing is not considered to be a big deal as long as you have not been caught, and don't steal from your friends or the people you know.
- Russians are used to a situation where everything is unpredictable and unstable.
- Even small things in Russia require much more efforts. Small things that will take you a couple of minutes, in Russia can take you half an hour or even the whole day.
-Russian daily life is tough, and it's probably the reason why they smile so seldom.
- Russian life is built on the base of "God endured, so we have to endure too".


Family life:
- The keyword to Russian family life is dependence. The family life is built on dependence, and Russians are attached to their family members.

- Being single in Russia puts a label on a woman

- All housework is also women's responsibility, and it's quite a lot if taking in consideration the lack of home electronic utilities. About 80% of Russian families do not have even an automatic washing machine and microwave.

- Infidelity is common in Russia: Women outnumber men, and a guy can easily find somebody for affairs. Sleeping around is a kind of honor for a man
- agreeing on casual sex is the way of attracting a partner that she hopes may later offer her commitment.

Drinking:

-Refusing to drink as much as the rest of the company is considered as disrespect.

more:
http://www.ahdaq.com/learning-about-your-russia-love-russian-way-of-life-and-how-to-comprehend-it/