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21 Amazing Russian Facts

21Chelsea is the most famous Russian football club in the world. In 2003, it was bought by Russian businessman Roman Abramovich. Tweet This


22Wooden spoon could serve as a portable musical instrument. Tweet This



23“Vodka” derives for the word “voda” (meaning “water”.) Tweet This



24Traditional Soviet vodka glass had 15 lines symbolizing the 15 countries in the Union. Tweet This


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25In 1970s, Pepsi held the exclusive rights to sell Stolichnaya vodka in the U.S.A. Tweet This


26There are 10 million more women than men living in Russia. Tweet This


27Russians wear wedding rings on the right hand. Tweet This


28At Russian weddings, whenever guests yell “Gor’ko!” (meaning “bitter”), the groom has to kiss the bride. Tweet This


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russian facts 29Friends and relatives normally come to visit without a prior phone call. Tweet This


30There are half a million alcohol-related deaths in Russia annually. Tweet This


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31In 1990, Russia gave Pepsi 17 submarines, a cruiser, a frigate, and a destroyer in exchange for Pepsi products. Tweet This



32Some bears in Russia are addicted to jet fuel, and sniff it to get high and pass out. Tweet This


33Subbotnik (“subbota” = Saturday) is the day when Russian people volunteer to clean the streets and the residential areas. Tweet This


34Many Russians believe that dipping into freezing water is healthy. They are known as “walruses”. Tweet This


35In Russia, beer wasn’t considered an alcoholic drink until 2011. Tweet This


36There is no word for “fun” in Russian. Nor for “privacy.” Tweet This


37Russians chose Christianity over Islam back in 988 AD partly because they didn’t want to give up alcohol. Tweet This


38When typing, Russians often don’t put eyes on smileys. Tweet This


russian facts 39In 1908, the Russian Olympic team arrived in London 12 days late as it was still using the Julian calendar. Tweet This


40Peter the Great imposed a tax on beards. Tweet This


41A chain of Russian cafes charge you for how long you stay. Everything you consume during your stay is on all-you-can-eat/drink basis. Tweet This

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