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Russian Holidays

Submitted 4 years 5 months ago by CultureWhiz.

When you're visiting Russia, it's helpful to discover the country's holidays so you can join traditions and understand culture in order to see the country in another dimension. Officially recognized Russian holidays include New Year's Eve, Christmas, Motherland Day Protector, International Women's...
Russia

The Moors in Europe

Submitted 4 years 9 months ago by maxpain.

The Moorish invasion of Western Europe began in the 8th century A.D. During the early decades of this period Moors crossed the Strait of Gibraltar and started their invasion of the Iberian Peninsula. It was the Berber leader, Tariq bin Ziyad, who led the attack. The Berbers are native tribes of...
Europe, moors

Earn over 20,000 UAH per month as a Culture Whiz Brand Ambassador

Submitted 5 years 8 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Looking to earn a little extra money? Culture Whiz is hiring brand ambassadors across Ukraine and eastern Europe. Brand Ambassadors are the friendly people you see wearing branded t-shirts and handing out or demoing products at events and high foot traffic areas. Work will be in Odessa and Kyiv and...
Ukraine, Kiev, jobs

Differences Between Ukrainians and Russians

Submitted 6 years 1 month ago by CultureWhiz.

For the majority of foreigners Russian and Ukrainian people are all the same. Well, they do share a lot in common i.e. Slavic origin, cultures and history. Many Ukrainian people live in Russia and many Russians live in Ukraine. But as many characteristics and customs of Canadians are different from...
Ukraine, ukrainians, Russia, Russian

Friendship in Russia

Submitted 6 years 5 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Friends play extremely important part in the life of any Russian. In addition to the universal benefits of friendship, such as social support and companionship, friendship in Russia always helped to fight external forces. Friendship, especially in the Soviet times, was partly a substitute for...
Russia, Russian

Neighborhoods in Kiev Ukraine

Submitted 6 years 7 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Koncha-Zaspa (Ukrainian: Конча-Заспа) is the wealthiest neighborhood in the Holosiiv Raion (district) of the city of Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. Podil is a historic neighborhood in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. It is one of the oldest neighborhoods of Kiev, and the birthplace of the city's trade...
Ukraine, Kyiv, Kiev

The People of Ukraine

Submitted 6 years 8 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Ukraine was a part of Russia for a long time. The extreme east of Ukraine, especially the Donbass, is mostly Russian. Part of the reason for this is that this region was de-populated of all ethnic Ukrainians because most died in the famine, which hit hardest here. East of the Dnieper, to varying...
Ukraine, ukrainians

Living in Mexico

Submitted 6 years 8 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Money and Costs The Mexican currency is the peso. One peso is equivalent to a hundred centavos. Approximately sixteen pesos currently trade for one US dollar. Mexican attitudes towards money tend to be more liberal, with expenditures on sometimes extravagant shopping expeditions, shared meals, and...
Mexico

The Country of Mexico

Submitted 6 years 8 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Mexico occupies the southernmost landmass of North America, connecting with the Central American isthmus. The territorially diverse land ranges from the northern desert of the Baja peninsula and the mainland, through the center and surrounding mountain ranges, to the lush southern jungles. Mexico...
Mexico

The Women of Ancient African Civilizations

Submitted 6 years 8 months ago by roberta.

The women in Ancient Africa contrary to women in the early development of the United States that were subjugated by men enjoyed a great deal of power. Women due to their fertile nature were viewed as having a connection to nature. The great Goddess Isis represents the revered and respected view of...
Africa, African
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