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| russian cuisine | 5/20/2008 | Katya |
Q: what are the foods typically eaten in russia for festivals, or weddings and celebrations?
A: Well...there are a wide range of traditional Russian foods. I know that often there will be pirozhki ...
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| Russia | 4/4/2008 | Katya |
Q: are Russian people considered "white" like British people are? Is the Russian language more ...
A: Hmmm with the first question that's pretty hard to answer...I'd say the typical Russian would be ...
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| russian girls | 3/6/2008 | Katya |
Q: I am infatuated by this russian girl in my college, but am afraid to speak with her. The problem is ...
A: Oh dear dear what have you being hearing lol! No, go for it, if she's racist it's not a reflection ...
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| to known something | 1/29/2008 | Katya |
Q: i need to know something does russia wear the same clothing everyday because i have fashion focus ...
A: Yes, most Russian people (as in 99.9999999% of them) wear Western clothing, although I must say with ...
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| Dating Russian Men | 1/24/2008 | Katya |
Q: I met a wonderful Russian guy who became a really great friend and later my lover. We were really ...
A: Hmmm.....I don't think it is specifically the Russianess of him...I think that maybe the ...
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| Russian Proverb Translation and Question | 1/9/2008 | Katya |
Q: I am an interior designer and I am creating a feature wall for an apartment building with many ...
A: Hey Kristina, So sorry for the late reply. You see I've being trying to make my computer do ...
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| kosak people | 1/9/2008 | Katya |
Q: I am an american with russian ancestry but i look sort of oriental in a way i've been told this ...
A: Cossacks (English spelling), or in Russian Kazak, do not come from Mongolia, but from the steppes of ...
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| Russians | 1/3/2008 | Katya |
Q: I know that generalising the whole society will be inappropriate. But, I was just wondering, why ...
A: The real truth about Russian men is that they are men, and they are Russian. The major factor does ...
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| Russian Music | 1/1/2008 | Katya |
Q: So i have a few questions... What is an example of culturally specific music in Russia? What are ...
A: Yes, Kino was popular in the 80's, can't really say it was my time, but it was a rock band headed by ...
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| Russian Music | 1/1/2008 | Katya |
Q: So i have a few questions... What is an example of culturally specific music in Russia? What are ...
A: I'm not quite sure what you mean by culturally specific music in Russia? The traditional music in ...
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| Cothing | 5/8/2006 | Leo |
Q: What is traditional Russian Clothing? Could you describe what you see today in modern day Russia ...
A: Ashlee. I'd like to recommend following websites where you can find a complete description of both ...
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| russia | 4/27/2006 | Leo |
Q: How is thier economy? What is there cusinie? How is it living there?
A: I couldn't respond yesterday due to computer problem. 1. Russian economy is growing well first of ...
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| About russian names | 4/18/2006 | Leo |
Q: Very well. Thanks to your help I've came up with this two names i'm still thinking which one i'll ...
A: You're welcome, Fabio. 1. As for choice of names either one is practically identical: EVA vs. ...
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| About russian names | 4/17/2006 | Leo |
Q: thanx for the repply. Evelina is a good name, but i fear it might confuse readers as one of my other ...
A: Fabio. 1. Well, if we talk about patronyms, this woman MUST be born somewhere in the former USSR ...
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| About russian names | 4/7/2006 | Leo |
Q: I am a writter, and in this story i'm writting I have this girl of russian origins Since i don't ...
A: Fabio, thank you very much for your question. I equally enjoy both reading and writing and ...
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| Russian Language | 3/27/2006 | Leo |
Q: I am determined to learn Russian and unfortunately, none of the colleges in my area offer Russian ...
A: Jessica. Thank you for your question. I'd grade possible modes of learning new languages as follows: ...
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| view on asian | 3/25/2006 | Leo |
Q: would like to know what does russian guys thing about asians ? thanks..
A: Carmen, thanks for your question. This question, however, requires some comments. Russians, like ...
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| 1920's Russian Culture | 3/20/2006 | Leo |
Q: In general, what kind of behavior and cultural traits would you expect of adolescents growing up in ...
A: Amber, thanks for your question. The 1920's were probably one of the worst years in the history of ...
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| USSR and the needs of the people | 3/13/2006 | Leo |
Q: Leo. Your answer was great, and you mentioned something that got my attention: "It's very ...
A: Chris, thanks for a follow-up question. When I was talking about overall educational/cultural ...
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| USSR and the needs of the people | 3/12/2006 | Leo |
Q: Leo! I've been reading up a lot on the Soviet era, and I have a general question that I'd like to ...
A: Chris, thanks for your question. I must to say that the American media was generally correct. ...
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| What Russian Men Like | 2/24/2006 | Leo |
Q: Ok there is a guy from Russia names Sergei that I see at work I dont actually work with him, just in ...
A: Melissa. Thank you for the question. Well... All men and women are different even within the same ...
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| Communism and culture | 2/20/2006 | Leo |
Q: Leo! I have a few questions to ask about the former USSR, if you don't mind. 1. Under communism, ...
A: Chris. 1. First of all, I'd like to make a very important correction/clarification. Communism as it ...
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| Customs | 2/16/2006 | Leo |
Q: Ok. I guess interpersonal customs would be it. Or just anything that makes the Russians stand out. ...
A: Alan. Thanks for your question. Well. 1.There's no secret that Russians consider alcohol beverages ...
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| Customs | 2/15/2006 | Leo |
Q: What kind of customs do the Russians have, and what makes them unique?
A: Alan, thanks for your question. I need, however, to clarify your question. Could you, please, be ...
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| Pronunciation of Lev Vygotsky | 2/5/2006 | Leo |
Q: I am in a Master's in Child Development program and have discovered everyone seems to pronounce Lev ...
A: Barbara. Thanks for your question. I've been interested in psychology myself and even tried to read ...
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| Living in Russia | 1/13/2006 | Leo |
Q: ) I have some more questions to ask if I may... 1. What are the means of transport in Russia. Is ...
A: Novella. 1. Means of transportation are very well developed public ones in big industrial and ...
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| Living in Russia | 1/12/2006 | Leo |
Q: My name is Novella and am from India. My husband may be getting a job transfer to Russia soon. The ...
A: Novella, Thanks for your question. 1. The standard of living in today's Russia is higher than during ...
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| Dating a Russian Man | 1/6/2006 | Leo |
Q: My boyfriend of 6 months came here from Russia with his parents and sister when he was 18 (that was ...
A: Jessica. Yes, meeting the parents is indeed indicative of something serious. It means that a couple ...
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| ORIGIN AND MEANING OF SURNAME YUDOF AND YUDOFSKY | 12/6/2005 | Leo |
Q: I am the higher education reporter for The Arizona Republic in Phoenix. I have searched many ...
A: Mike. I said that the origin of the ROOT of this word is in German pronounciation of the word "Jew" ...
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| ORIGIN AND MEANING OF SURNAME YUDOF AND YUDOFSKY | 11/29/2005 | Leo |
Q: I am the higher education reporter for The Arizona Republic in Phoenix. I have searched many ...
A: Mike. Thanks for your question. I cannot guarantee that my answer is 100% accurate, but, based on ...
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| CCCP | 9/24/2005 | Leo |
Q: I am currently planning a trip to Russia, and had a couple of questions I hope you will be able to ...
A: Lorie. Thank you for asking. 1. As far as I know, nostalgic feelings regarding collapse of the USSR ...
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| Russia Visit | 9/23/2005 | Leo |
Q: About to visit Russia. I visited back in very early 1994. First time back since then. What ...
A: Gene, thanks for asking. Well, you visited Russia in a relatively recent past... I think that ...
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| Russian humor "sayings" | 9/13/2005 | Leo |
Q: I had forgotten to turn in some files and was asked by Tanya, a Russian girl, to "resend the work" ...
A: Mike. Thanks for your question. My first impression: she probably couldn't understand the meaning ...
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| Foreign attitude or something other question...^^; | 8/1/2005 | Leo |
Q: He-lllloo! Many questions which will probably fry your brain or at least make me seem like an idiot ...
A: Phoenix. Thanks for your interesting questions. 1. Yes, there are redheaded Russians. As you said ...
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| Russian Clothing | 6/2/2005 | Leo |
Q: I am in 3rd grade and doing a report on Russia - this is where my ancestors were from. Can you tell ...
A: Emma, thank you for your question. There're webcites I'd like to recommend which cover these issues ...
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| Getting a wife the hard way kidnap her and then get married.... | 5/27/2005 | Leo |
Q: Leo, I just read a artical on the internet where some where in either in Russia or one of it's many ...
A: Michael, thanks for your questions. Each of them requires a sizeable answer which is beyond limits ...
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| Surnames | 5/21/2005 | Leo |
Q: I have looked at the examples of surnames and I know that the woman puts an "a" on the end of her ...
A: Amy, thank you very much for your question. Surnames reflect ethnic origin of the person it belongs ...
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| information about a TV show in russia | 5/11/2005 | Leo |
Q: there's a mexican TV show from the 70s that was translated to russian (and other languages) and I'm ...
A: Reniet, thanks for your question. Unfortunately, I didn't see that show in Russian and unaware of ...
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| Russian Name | 4/25/2005 | Leo |
Q: What does the name Biletskaya mean? Regards, Fisbarry
A: If your spelling is correct, than this is a last name derived from "bilet" which is translated as a ...
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| communication | 4/3/2005 | Leo |
Q: what nonverbal communication using touch is common in russia ( what is it called )
A: In Russian to touch called "kasatsya". The meaning of touch is identical across all cultures and ...
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