Russia

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Language Ethnic Make-up : Russian 79.8% Chinese, Tartars( 韃靼 ), Ukrainian( 烏克蘭 ), Bashkir( 巴什基爾 ), Germans, Chechens( 車臣 ), Chuvash( 楚瓦什 ), Dagestan( 達吉斯坦 ), Korean( 朝鮮 ), Jews( 猶太 ), Belarus( 白俄羅斯 ) Language Use : Russian Religion : Orthodox

National Flag There are three parallel and same size rectangles on the Russian national flag. The” White” rectangle on the top is the symbol of the Frigid Zone and the truth. The ”Blue” rectangle in the middle is the symbol of rich minerals, forest, the sub Frigid Zone, chaste and faith. The” Red” rectangle below the red one is the symbol the Temperate Zone, the glorious history of Russia, the contribution of Russian culture to human civilization and brave. Putting the three rectangles all together also means the wide Russian territory.

History: 1883~1917, it became the Russian national flag. 1917~1991, the October Revolution happened and it was canceled. 1991~, it became the Russian Federation’s national flag.

Society & Culture Geography 1.Russia is composed of Champaign and Mountain. Especially, There’s a Mt.Wula between Europe and Asia. Because it is an Ancient fold mountain, the mountains there isn’t very tall. 2.Because of its latitude, it’s a little cold and the weather is changed very much.

Social Conventions 1.Russian attach great importance to exterior. They always look clear when they go out. They used to wear evening dress to admire performance and Ballet. 2.Russian like flower very much! They usually buy flowers for their family and friends when they make a visit or to celebrate a big holiday.

Social Conventions 1.Russian use bread with salts to welcome guests. In the past, salts were rare. Only used salts when the people welcomed guests. Salts meant “affluent” and “position” at that time. 2.Russian love to have a cup of black tea with sugar and drink. Male there like Vodka martini the most; female there like Champagne.

Social Conventions 1.You can not smoke in a public place!! You can not spit anywhere also!! Although you are on the spacious streets, you’d better be distant from others if you want to smoke. As far as possible, not to smoke anymore. 2.Russian like to read. You can see many people there always read books and newspapers anywhere.

Social Conventions 1.Russian attach great importance to appellation. In public place, you can call others “Вы”( 威 )or “Камрад”( 達瓦裡西 ).Also, you can call “господин” 嘎斯巴計尼 ”, “несоосность”( 捷烏什 嘎 ), “Женщина”( 達姆 ), “друг”( 得路克 ),and “Молодой собрат”( 馬拉多依 ). The most important of all, remember others all name to let Russian know that you are polite.