Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Culture of Russia" in English language version.
In Russia, where tea is a part of daily life in all seasons, "tea-drinking," or chayepitiye, refers to more than just simply consuming the brewed delicacy.
The inhabitants of Russia are quite diverse. Most are ethnic Russians, but there also are more than 120 other ethnic groups present, speaking many languages and following disparate religious and cultural traditions. ... Russia can boast a long tradition of excellence in every aspect of the arts and sciences.
The annual parade, which commemorates the end of World War II in Europe, is usually held on May 9.
...on September 18, 1968, the Soviet Union's Zond 5 spacecraft circled the moon, ferrying the first living creatures known to have orbited another world. On board were two Russian steppe tortoises along with some worms, flies and seeds.
...and in the twentieth century Russian coreographers and performers, dis-seminating the art of ballet throughout of the world, attainted world-wide recognition.
...and Pushkin, adapting to the transition with ingenuity and uneven success, became Russia's first fully profes-sional writer.
Shuba, or dressed herring, fills many Russian hearts with nostalgia. Also known as "herring under a fur coat", it was a traditional New Year's Eve dish in the Soviet era - and is still a much loved snack.
The day has been celebrated every year as Cosmonautics Day since the spaceflight took place in 1961.
Since the end of the Soviet era in Russia, May Day has become a rallying point for Russians who are nostalgic for the Communist era.
A legacy of the Soviet era, March 8 is widely celebrated and a public holiday in Russia.
On June 16, 1963, aboard Vostok 6, Soviet Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova becomes the first woman to travel into space.
...and in the twentieth century Russian coreographers and performers, dis-seminating the art of ballet throughout of the world, attainted world-wide recognition.
...and Pushkin, adapting to the transition with ingenuity and uneven success, became Russia's first fully profes-sional writer.
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The Lunokhod 1 rover was delivered to the lunar surface by the Luna 17 spacecraft and was first successful rover to operate beyond Earth.
On April 19, 1971, the Soviet Union placed into orbit Salyut, the world's first space station.
The country is in the midst of celebrating Maslenitsa, an Eastern Slavic folk holiday that takes place the week before the start of Russian Orthodox Lent... Though now tied to the Christian calendar, Maslenitsa has roots in ancient Slavic sun worshippers — it originally marked the end of winter and advent of spring.
The Russians drink some 17.3 shots of vodka per month on average, according to data from Euromonitor. That's easily the most in the world.
Life in Russia would have been impossible without bread, and the different types of bread are as varied as life itself.
Beloved by Russians, this dish is an essential ingredient for any feast, especially the New Year celebration.
It marks the anniversary of the First Congress of People's Deputies adopting the Declaration of State Sovereignty of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (RSFSR) in 1990.
The Old New Year isn't an official holiday. By this time, there have been enough days off for Russians - almost eleven days to celebrate the New Year and Orthodox Christmas. But, for some reason, January 13–14 is a feast yet again.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)With each passing year, the so-called Immortal Regiment procession marking the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany becomes larger and more widespread.
The biggest Russian Orthodox celebration of the year is Easter (Paskha) – a time for friends, family, food and, of course, vodka.
...and Pushkin, adapting to the transition with ingenuity and uneven success, became Russia's first fully profes-sional writer.
The holiday was established to mark Moscow's liberation from Polish invaders in 1612
More than 1.4 million people gathered along the Neva River in St. Petersburg on June 23 to watch the famous Scarlet Sails celebration held in honour of the city's high school graduates
In parts of Ukraine, Belarus, Poland, and Russia, an ancient pagan summer rite called Kupala combined with the traditional Orthodox feast of Saint John the Baptist, becoming Ivan Kupala Night, a festival celebrating the summer solstice.
...Chekhov, whatever his standing as a playwright, is quite probably the best short-story writer ever.
Mayonnaise was introduced to imperialist Russia at the turn of the 20th century and it remained a stalwart throughout Soviet times. Mass-produced and durable, it was everywhere – from workers canteens to households that didn't have an abundance of fresh food. Today the average Russian consumes 2.5kg a year, using it as everything from a salad dressing to a bread spread.
But ask Russians what pierogi resemble, and they show no hesitation. It is, of course, nothing more than Russian pelmeni, they reply.
...if Russian salad is an orchestra of flavours and textures, then each player deserves to be heard.
At the other end of Europe, the popularity in medieval France of pigeon and foie gras wrapped en paupiettes with cabbage leaves may well have migrated east — or at least its association with pigeon may have. That seems to be the origin of Polish goląbki, Ukrainian holubtsi, and Russian golubtsy, all versions of the word pigeon.
In Russia, Jan. 25 is Tatiana's Day—otherwise known as student's day—and Moscow has an array of events planned to mark the occasion.
The topic of wine production and wine varieties is gaining popularity among the population. More and more, Russian wine consumers want to learn about the product being consumed, which is reflected in the growing influence of beverage retailers on the retail distribution of wine.
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