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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| my Daughters Russian boyFriend | 8/10/2007 | Ilya |
| Q: my daughter has been going out with a nice young man the same age as her [17] he move over here when ... A: Once again, I don't think this situation has much to do with their nationality. Sometimes ... | ||
| Social Differences | 8/9/2007 | Ilya |
| Q: Are there social differences between Russians and Americans? For example, different styles of ... A: There are differences. You mentioned one of them: American style of communication is usually ... | ||
| Freedoms | 8/2/2007 | Ilya |
| Q: What are some freedoms that you have in the United States that you did not have growing up in ... A: I was born in 1984. I can't answer your questions from a personal point of view, because the Soviet ... | ||
| Fashion | 7/29/2007 | Ilya |
| Q: What was fashion and clothing like in the 1920s in Russia? A: I believe it was quite similar to what people were wearing in France. Fashion styles almost always ... | ||
| My boyfriends parents! | 7/26/2007 | Ilya |
| Q: My boyfriend is Russian, I am Hispanic. We are cute together, seriously... but I have a feeling that ... A: Once again, everything depends on the person. Most likely, they like potatoes, beef, and soups. It ... | ||
| My boyfriends parents! | 7/11/2007 | Ilya |
| Q: My boyfriend is Russian, I am Hispanic. We are cute together, seriously... but I have a feeling that ... A: Well... it's tough to generalize here. all people are different as far as meeting people goes, ... | ||
| Russian birth registration | 6/18/2007 | Ilya |
| Q: Hey Ilya, My girlfriend is russian and recently had my baby (we are not legally married yet). we met ... A: I'm sorry, Benjamin. This question concerns legal matters and it's outside my expertise area. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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: ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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" ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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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I was born in the form. USSR. I`m a native Russian speaker and have a first-hand experience in Russian language, culture, and customs.
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