Connecting with people around the world is fun and exciting. We get to learn new things about their cultures, their day-to-day lives, and more fun- we learn about what they eat.

Highlighting Russian cuisine, many women in Russia are homemakers. This means that they spend time taking care of their family and home. With this duty comes ensuring the house is fed. Russian cuisine is very different from that of the United States. The most classic Russian recipes are made of veggies and wheat, such as soups, porridges, and stuffed dough.

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Connecting with people from other countries poses many difficulties. The distance, the time-zones, and the language are just a few barriers. With new technological advances, such as video chatting and online messaging, the difficulties of across the globe connections become minimized. And while these methods are meaningful, there’s nothing that brings together two cultures more than food and cuisine. Continue reading

Orthodox Easter Day in Russia, also known as Pashka, is a widely celebrated and important holiday. Orthodox Easter, or Pashka, is celebrated differently than here in the United States. While chocolate and bunnies aren’t apart of the traditions, it’s an important day for families to get together and celebrate the rising of Christ.

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Background

The cultural history of Russia is rich. The origins of Russia can be dated back to the 9th century with the establishment of the first Eastern European state, Kievan Rus. The lands became populated by the Slavs and Vikings. It was influenced by the Greeks and invaded by the Mongols.  The land was governed by powerful rulers and went through many revolutions. All of these influences made Russia and other Eastern European countries the way that it is today. 

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