Don’t Do This in Russia🚫10 Cultural Mistakes to Avoid | Real Russian Life

In this video, Elvira shares 10 important cultural tips — from smiling in public and asking personal questions to giving flowers, small talk, and house rules. ──────────────────── Try our all-in-one Russian immersion platform with a comprehensive video library, a built-in progress tracker, and powerful learning tools 👉 https://comprehensiblerussian.com ──────────────────── Comprehensible Russian is a place for uninterrupted Russian immersion and meaningful listening practice — whether you learn through comprehensible input or follow a more traditional approach. Our videos make Russian understandable without translation, subtitles, or heavy grammar study, helping you build listening comprehension and an intuitive feel for the language. ──────────────────── Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction: Tips for Visiting Russia 00:00:51 Don’t Smile at Strangers 00:01:43 Avoid Personal Questions at First Meeting 00:02:26 Use Name + Patronymic for Respect 00:03:42 Take Off Shoes at Home 00:04:21 Giving Flowers: Odd Numbers Only 00:05:36 Drinking Culture: No “Na Zdorovye” 00:07:08 Photos with Police & Military: Be Careful 00:08:06 Avoid Talking About Politics 00:09:08 Cash vs Card: Be Prepared 00:09:48 No Small Talk: Conversations Are Deeper 00:11:27 Conclusion & Final Thoughts