THE DOS AND DON’TS FOR PEOPLE VISITING RUSSIA
If you are going to visit a country for the first time you should learn its traditions and rules. Russia is not the exception from the rule. There are some rules:
1. Don’t shake hands with your gloves on. It is impolite.
2. Don’t shake in a doorway. Russians consider it bad luck to do so.
3. Don't make joke about the other's family. Family is very much respected in Russia.
4. Always respect the elderly. On buses or other transportations you should give priority to the elderly.
5. Don't give empty wallet as present. Russians consider it bad luck. If you want to give someone wallet as a present, put some money in it.
6. Don't let women carry stuffs
Men have to be gallant to women by helping them open the door or carrying stuffs for them.
7. Don't whistle in the house. In Russia, it is a bad luck of finance
8. Don't wear shoes in the house. The Russian always leave the shoes in front of the door.
9.Don't join a part with empty hands. When you visit a Russian family, always bring some gifts such as a wine bottle, a bouquet of flowers.
10. Don’t give sharp things like a knife, a mirror and a watch as a present. Russians consider it bad luck.
