Traditions and everyday life in Russia

Festivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Russia. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.

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Personal keepsakes from members in Russia

Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.

City of Kemerovo
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City of Kemerovo

Kemerovo city is located in Siberia, located on the banks of the Tom River. This is a large administrative center of the Kemerovo region. It is put by coal mining and industry.

Shared by Tarasenko Natali
Zelenogradsk Grand Monopol
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Zelenogradsk Grand Monopol

This restaurant is right by the coast of the Baltic sea, when you dine there you may enjoy magnificent views of the waves meeting the skyline.Truly captivating.

Shared by Tokoto
Saint Petersburg
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Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg is a big city in the north-west of Russia, founded in 1703 by Tsar Peter I. There are many beautiful historical places and monuments here

Shared by Nadezhda2011
Moscow park Zaryadie
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Moscow park Zaryadie

It’s very popular park in Russia, nearby Kremlin square. It has a lot of activities like museum, open air theatre, cafe and a panoramic view on Moscow

Shared by Delvina
MGIMO university
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MGIMO university

Russian only university of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in the book of Guinness for the number of foreign languages studied - 53 languages.

Shared by agurka
Bulgakov House (Moscow)
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Bulgakov House (Moscow)

This day unforgettable. the museum of the writer Bulgakov. Or rather, the apartment from his work "The Master and Margarita".

Shared by Velly
Winter time
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Winter time

My favorite season is winter since I was born in Siberia. Therefore, I try to get out into nature more often at this time of the year.

Shared by Ksafanius
The beauty of my country
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The beauty of my country

I want to share the beauty of my native land. My homeland inspires me and gives me motivation to keep working and achieve my dreams.

Shared by Kamillfoo
walking in Krasnodar Park
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walking in Krasnodar Park

one of the most beautiful parks in Russia. Probably the most beautiful) Located right next to the football stadium

Shared by KseniaOs
Capitoline wolf
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Capitoline wolf

Yeah, this is not Russian. But I have such a statue in my room. Because I live Roman culture and history too.

Shared by kostenko_oleg
I have an aquarium
Everyday life

I have an aquarium

my aquarium. I love my aquarim. It is very beauty. On the photo you can see aquarium before cleaning.

Shared by salamander
thread bracelet
Everyday life

thread bracelet

As a child, I loved to make different bracelets and rings for friends as gifts. and I still do it.

Shared by limaanr
Pantomime
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Pantomime

Pantomime by my students on the photoes. We perform interesting scenes at the school party events.

Shared by Fairy-teller
Photography
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Photography

I like to make the photoes of the nature, looking for the special views, colours, seeings.

Shared by Fairy-teller
apple blossom
Everyday life

apple blossom

In early May, the apple tree blooms very beautifully, probably like sakura in Japan

Shared by salamander
My cat haha
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My cat haha

My cat Bantik (in our language it's calling like 🎀) like doing nothing :))

Shared by Baarry_39
Cosplay
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Cosplay

We like to do cosplay with my daughter. Enjoy the photos!

Shared by Fairy-teller

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