Cultural Jeopardy ELDER Project Fairfield University School of Nursing Russian Culture Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

I don’t feel well… End of LifeI’m hungry! Are you talking to me? Potpourri Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Can be caused by weather or something you didn’t do right. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

What is illness? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Absence of pain. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

What is good health? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Massage, aromatherapy and chiropractics. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

What is alternative medicine? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

The patient-doctor relationship is often compared to this relationship. Don’t forget to say a prayer… Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

What is the relationship with a priest? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Common cold and flu remedy that can leave behind bruises and welts. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

What is bonki? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Belief that eternal life in heaven is achieved by this. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

What is living right? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Reason why pots of Russian soil may be found in the room. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

What is the belief that the earth is sacred? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Offered to the family by the dying person through the laying on of hands on the heads of family members. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

What is a blessing? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Wailing and other displays of grief are done here. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Where is at home? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

This vigil over the deceased involves the uses of prayer, hymns and chanting. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

What is panikhida? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Main meal of the day made up of several courses. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

What is lunch? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Typical Russian diet is high in these 3 food groups and minerals. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

What are fat, carbohydrates and sodium? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Another word for kasha. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

What is porridge? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Time of day that the family usually eats together and talks about things that happened. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

What is dinner time? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Traditional dish made of minced meat wrapped in thin dough. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

What is pelmeni? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Primary language of this culture group. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

What is Russian? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

We seem cold and unemotional in public but at home we show these 2 common attributes. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

What are warm and hospitable? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Common greeting used among men who don’t know each other well. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

What is a firm handshake? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

The purpose of using titles like Mr., Mrs., Aunt and Uncle. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

What is to show respect? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Used to pass on Russian folklore. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

What are traditional fairy tales? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Most important institution in their society. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

What is the family? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

This reinforced their disrespect of time. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

What is communism? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Traditional and largest religion of the culture. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

What is Eastern Orthodox? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Russian values center around these 3 things. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

What are the family, married life and altruism? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Important healing tool. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

What is prayer? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Reference Ex-U.S.S.R. and Iron Curtain Countries. Retrieved on April 8 th, 2010 from map.htmhttp:// map.htm Russians and Other Immigrants from the Former Soviet Union. Retrieved February 13, 2011 from Stratis Health. (2008). Culture Matters: The Cultural Competency Initiative. Retrieved February 13, 2011 from The Cross Cultural Healthcare Program. Voices of the Soviet Jewish Community. Retrieved February 3, 2011 from http”// The Cross Cultural Healthcare Program. Voices of the Ukrainian Community. Retrieved February 3, 2011 from http”// The Former Yugoslavia. Retrieved on April 8 th, 2010 from University of Washington Medical Center. (2007). Communicating with Your Russian Patient. Retrieved February 11, 2011 from University of Washington Medical Center. (2007). End of Life Care: The Russian Culture. Retrieved February 11, 2011 from Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Cultural Jeopardy Activity Created by: Joyce Cunneen, MSN, RN Fairfield University School of Nursing ELDER Project Education Coordinator Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858