Question by : Is Babula a variant of Babushka in Russian? How about Baba? They're not offensive to call your own grandma, are they? Answers and Views: Answer by MLAll these words mean the same. However, there is a little bit of difference. ,Babulya … [Read more...] about Is Babula in Russian a variant of Babushka?
Lifestyle and Attributes
Why do Russian babushkas ensure women wear scarfs on their heads?
Question by : Why do babushka's ensure women wear scarfs on their heads? I ask because I read of this practice a few weeks ago, is there a deeper or older meaning than protection from cold? i mean sometimes the old grandmothers want the younger women … [Read more...] about Why do Russian babushkas ensure women wear scarfs on their heads?
How large is the babushka in modern day Russia?
Question by : How large is the babushka in modern day Russia and other countries that culturally use them? Answers and Views: Answer by ♫John♫ ♫Lennon♫Ummmm...if by "large" you mean "popular", older women still wear them but not nearly as much as … [Read more...] about How large is the babushka in modern day Russia?
In Jewish tradition what is the babushka’s role?
Question by : What is the babushka's role in Jewish tradition? So, I heard it was once tradition for Jewish women wear babushkas after they're married? I've also seen children wear them. So is there any strictness to it? Why did people wear … [Read more...] about In Jewish tradition what is the babushka’s role?
What’s a Dacha and how close it is from Moscow?
Question by : Friends from Moscow : What's a Dacha and ....?!? Can you write the name of the Dacha-s which need 20-30 Mins driving from Moscow to get Thanks in advance What do you know about a neighborhood which is called "Profosyuznaya" is it close … [Read more...] about What’s a Dacha and how close it is from Moscow?
How can I get a Russian Car?
Question by ??? M: Russian Cars? i love the GAZ Volga, it is Russian. but i live in Killeen Texas and i need to know how to get one. idk if i go to like automax and order it from Russia, or if their r any dealers around Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about How can I get a Russian Car?
Epiphany in Russia
Every year thousands of Russian Christians take an icy plunge to celebrate the Orthodox Epiphany. Last January about 60,000 people have dived into freezing Moscow waters with outside temperature reaching - 15 C (32 F). A festive liturgy was conducted … [Read more...] about Epiphany in Russia