Tag Archives: Russian Features
What Does a Russian Look Like? Posted by Jenya on Mar 31, 2015
Some people find it surprising to learn that I am Russian. “You just don’t look like somebody from Russia” – they say. It doesn’t offend me but it does make me want to say something like: “What do you know about Russians?” I don’t ever say that, instead I usually mumble something along the lines…
What You Didn’t Know About Ethnic Heritage in Russia Posted by Maria on Feb 27, 2014
Talking about identity and ethnicity is probably a can of worms for every country. Russia is no different in that respect, and национальный вопрос (ethnic question) is a very щекотливый вопрос (touchy subject). However, the dynamics of ethnic relations in Russia may differ from how they work in your country, and I’d like to point…