Uploaded September 2016 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago
Greetings from Russia! Perhaps you have heard that Russians are rude, boorish and never smile. Savages from the cold northern country. But what do you really know about politeness in Russia? Don't worry! Now I'll tell you everything about civility in Russia.
Firstly, Russians don't say hello to strangers on the street, in the hallway, in the elevator, in the store and other public places. Greeting is too personal for Russian. Usually we greet only with people we know. We do this only once a day. Not often. This is a good tone in Russia.
Secondly, Russians don't smile at strangers. Smile is also very personal for Russian. If a man is walking down the street and smiling all in a row, the bystanders can decide that he is a mentally ill person, a sectarian, a swindler or just a fool. Usually Russian people smile at their family and friends. These are good manners in Russia.
Thirdly, polite Russians respect the personal space of others. We try to not provoke each other. For example, the Russian man is not looking into the eyes of a stranger. We are afraid to make a visual contact. After all, it can cause an act of unprovoked aggression. It's very simple rule of politeness in Russia.
It can be said that the average Russian is a quiet, calm and even a little frightened person. Do you think that is bad? Then you have not met a drunken Russian. He laughs loudly, smiles broadly, sings songs, hugs passers-by and asks them stupid questions. I seriously doubt that you would enjoy this kind of Russian.
In any event, subscribe to my channel and show this video to your friends who are going to visit Russia. From Russia with love!
Greetings from Russia! Perhaps you have heard that Russians are rude, boorish and never smile. Savages from the cold northern country. But what do you really know about politeness in Russia? Don't worry! Now I'll tell you everything about civility in Russia.
Firstly, Russians don't say hello to strangers on the street, in the hallway, in the elevator, in the store and other public places. Greeting is too personal for Russian. Usually we greet only with people we know. We do this only once a day. Not often. This is a good tone in Russia.
Secondly, Russians don't smile at strangers. Smile is also very personal for Russian. If a man is walking down the street and smiling all in a row, the bystanders can decide that he is a mentally ill person, a sectarian, a swindler or just a fool. Usually Russian people smile at their family and friends. These are good manners in Russia.
Thirdly, polite Russians respect the personal space of others. We try to not provoke each other. For example, the Russian man is not looking into the eyes of a stranger. We are afraid to make a visual contact. After all, it can cause an act of unprovoked aggression. It's very simple rule of politeness in Russia.
It can be said that the average Russian is a quiet, calm and even a little frightened person. Do you think that is bad? Then you have not met a drunken Russian. He laughs loudly, smiles broadly, sings songs, hugs passers-by and asks them stupid questions. I seriously doubt that you would enjoy this kind of Russian.
In any event, subscribe to my channel and show this video to your friends who are going to visit Russia. From Russia with love!
