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Submitted 6 years 9 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Westerners trying to understand the Russian national character might start by looking in the home. A fundamental part of the Russian national character is the idea of communal living. Beginning in the early part of the 20th century, after the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917, housing in the newly...

Submitted 6 years 9 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Russian dating is more traditional in that there is no casual dating scene like there in other countries. Most Russians date to find a significant other with idea of getting married. There is no concept of “hooking up,” “seeing each other,” or “hanging out.” For hundreds of years, the goal of young...

Submitted 6 years 9 months ago by Iskender.

Science tell us that we are attracted to people who are familiar to us. Most people will usually select a person of their own ethnicity as a partner. This works worldwide. While some people will select a partner of a different ethnicity there is a good number of people who will only consider...

Submitted 6 years 9 months ago by roberta.

Despite the common image of the Netherlands as a liberal and tolerant nation, discrimination is widespread in the Netherlands. It exists as an underlying component of the nation’s self-centered culture. The Dutch are probably the most ethnocentric people in Europe. A common sentiment among Dutch...

Submitted 6 years 9 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Colombia has significantly different lifestyles in each region. Five cities have a population of at least one million: Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, and Cartagena. The main cities offer beaches and business, while many smaller cities and towns create a sizable network. Life in Colombia...

Submitted 6 years 9 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Colombia is a large South American country, with a rich ecology and a diverse economy. With its luxurious position, Colombia brings together the tropics with the Andes and the rainforest, connecting Central America with the heart of South America. As such, the country has seen heavy action with...

Submitted 6 years 10 months ago by Iskender.

The Russian Federation and the United States of America are two countries that are proud of their rich and storied histories. These histories make for some very distinct social and cultural differences. While cultural differences in each nation tend to change depending on the region, this article...

Submitted 7 years 1 week ago by CultureWhiz.

Europe is popularly conceived of as as the ancestral homeland of people with “white” skin. However, new research suggests that pale skin are actually recent developments in human evolutionary development. Most modern Europeans do not closely resemble the humans that existed 8,000 years ago...

Submitted 7 years 2 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Europe’s rise to prominence can be best understood as emerging from the need to survive. As ineffective geographical boundaries and closeness in proximity brought various subgroups in the region into contact with one another, the drive for resources created extensive conflict and bloodshed among...

Submitted 7 years 9 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Kiev is a perfect hub of recreational facilities in Ukraine. In the summer, there are beaches on rivers and lakes that are ideal for individuals who want to spend a day at the beach without leaving the city. Kiev has a number of beaches and beach clubs located within Hydropark and towards the south...