How does Russian culture differ from the rest of Europe? (cost, work)
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OK, what Grey Karast is trying to present here apparently, is a number of Russian traditions that were preserved from pagan ( pre-Christian) times.
However I suspect it's not all that unique, and pagan traditions are probably alive and well in Scandinavian countries too.
(Correct me if I am wrong.)
I thought so, what is the same in Russia, with Asian countries, as Nahum, not what comes.
Complicated question, but answer, say Bath, Samovar, Russian bread da salt
Yes, good start. "Bath" means: "sauna" or sweat bath, readers. Samovar, very true. There are many subtleties about Russian culture that show Asian influence, but I can't think of any right now. But those pagan traditions come mostly from ancient Indo-European tradition. I never heard of the pancake ritual, that's fascinating. So the pancake is a sun symbol?
Is tea and extended tea-time rituals Asian? It's popular in England, too, so that's a little confusing. But Central Asia is all about tea, and teahouses.
Yes, good start. "Bath" means: "sauna" or sweat bath, readers. Samovar, very true. There are many subtleties about Russian culture that show Asian influence, but I can't think of any right now. But those pagan traditions come mostly from ancient Indo-European tradition. I never heard of the pancake ritual, that's fascinating. So the pancake is a sun symbol?
Is tea and extended tea-time rituals Asian? It's popular in England, too, so that's a little confusing. But Central Asia is all about tea, and teahouses.
Yes, a Pancake - the symbol of the Sun. Red days, good harvests, handsome marriage and healthy children» In Russia tea from the East penetrated earlier than in Europe. In Russia tea for the first time was in the 16th century, and in England in the 17th . the tea in Russia has got accustomed not immediately. As to all foreign диковинам, the Russian people initially reacted to the tea very cautiously. Its role was played by the fact that the drink was brought from the East, which since ancient times associated with danger and disaster. Before that in Russia traditionally drank broths from strawberry, cowberry, oregano, hips, currant, St. John's wort, thyme and other local herbs. Particularly popular in Russia enjoyed a hot herbal sbiten .
The British and Russians differently understand the value of the tea party. So, in Russia tea party is first of all a form of human communication, tea table brings together all those present. While drinking tea in Russia does not keep silent, people need to communicate, exchange views, share news, relax and enjoy. Important is the atmosphere of cordiality and courtesy. In England the first of all is important style: how the table, as filed tea, people were talking, important and layout of the house as a whole. The main thing in English tea party is to make a good impression, to show that the house is a respected and decent.
Differently passes in Russia and England the tea party. So, varies serving tea-table. For example, an indispensable attribute of the Russian tea unlike English has always been the samovar. Without him it is difficult to imagine the present tea-party in Russian. Varies and the traditional form of the tea service: in England prefer elongated form, and in Russia more like to drink tea from «the pot-bellied» cups. In Russia often drink tea from a Cup in the advisable, while in England the subject of the tea-table no.
There are differences in varieties of tea, served in the Russian and English tea-table. So, in Russia traditionally drink black tea, and in England, according to the tea etiquette, be sure to offer the guest a few varieties of tea to choose from.
Traditional tea is also different. In England it is accepted to drink so-called «white tea, i.e. tea with milk (and the first in a Cup, it is necessary to pour the milk and only then - tea), in Russia, the milk is not added, preferring to put in the tea a slice of lemon.
Has its unique features and refreshments, served for tea in Russia and England. In General, English tea table very reserved for a snack in comparison with the Russian tea table, which, as a rule, is overloaded with all kinds of treats, that indicates the broad Russian soul.
Thus, despite the fact that tea is the drink of tea, traditions of tea drinking in Russia and England have their own history and its unique features.
Fascinating, Grey, thank you. I would say, though, in parts of Asian Russia, milk is essential to tea. And yes, the whole point of tea-time in Russia is the conversation, visiting with people. The best conversations I've ever had in my life were in Russian kitchens, over tea. In England, in my experience, tea-time is a small meal. It's not so important, the social aspect. But my experience in England is limited.
Fascinating, Grey, thank you. I would say, though, in parts of Asian Russia, milk is essential to tea. And yes, the whole point of tea-time in Russia is the conversation, visiting with people. The best conversations I've ever had in my life were in Russian kitchens, over tea. In England, in my experience, tea-time is a small meal. It's not so important, the social aspect. But my experience in England is limited.
Always happy! Yes you are right tea drinking in Russia and with milk,but traditionally ,although traditionally lemon appeared in Russia not so and long. In Any movie about the 2 world Stalin with a glass of tea with lemon , maybe he is the legislator of a fashion lol
That's interesting to me , Russia is an American Tim ,he many have described the difference between America and Russia .Example - ASPIC ( I know that there is in Germany, too), He said that Americans don't understand . They compare it with Jelly . Better in the photo that clearly was.Is it true?And I wonder is kvass where else?( I know that today Europe began to appreciate the drink and started to produce a ) Okroshka also traditionally Russian food. ( the basis of the same kvass)
Last edited by GreyKarast; 10-07-2012 at 08:00 PM..
Things that are ordinary in Russia tend to be for the upper classes in the West, certainly in America. Like the above, in your photos, caviar, паштет (I forget what it's called in English). Things that are luxuries in the West (fur coats) are ordinary in Russia, and visa versa.
I think in Alaska , for example red caviar is not a Luxury. The same as and in Kamchatka. Or am I mistaken?
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