Introduction to Russian food, entertainment, scenery, and tourism~

Russian food,

The Chinese people are most familiar with "roast beef with potatoes". The famous caviar is also not to be missed. Caviar is Russia’s top delicacy, and its level of dignity is even higher than that of abalone in Chinese food. Caviar is divided into two types: red caviar and black caviar. The black one is produced from sturgeon, and the red one is produced from salmon. And even more precious is black caviar. If abalone is the gold of gourmet food, then caviar is the jade of gourmet food. In order to avoid high-temperature cooking affecting the quality, caviar is generally eaten raw. It is particularly worth noting that caviar should not be eaten with strong-smelling accessories. Mimosa Salad: This salad called "Mimosa" is not actually made of mimosa, but rice as the main ingredient. Other ingredients include tuna, green peppers, onions, and finally a layer of sprinkling on the outside. Special salad dressing and cheese powder. Moscow grilled fish: There is a simple difference between Moscow grilled fish and Russian-style grilled fish. In Moscow restaurants, it is authentic Moscow grilled fish. The Moscow grilled fish uses seabass. The seabass is first fried, then cooked mushrooms, eggs, and onions are placed on the surface of the seabass. Finally, it is covered with a layer of white milk and sprinkled with some cheese. Ordinary Russian-style grilled fish requires adding some tomato sauce fried in butter, which is mixed with milk to reveal a pink color. Russian breakfast is usually a ham sandwich or cheese sandwich, with tea, coffee or milk, but some families like to eat fried eggs and pancakes in the morning. Lunch is much richer and usually has three courses. Before the first course, there are cold cuts, cold dishes, salads, salted fish, sausages, noodles, etc. After the cold cuts, the first course is soup, and the second course is fish. class or meat. Although the third course is a dish, it is usually just tea or coffee, juice, and some cakes and snacks. According to Russian habits, not only can the order of the above three dishes not be reversed, but they cannot be used indiscriminately. Most Russian men and some women like to drink hard liquor, and vodka is even more popular among most people. Wine has a certain market among women and some men. Beer is a drink loved by men, women and children. Caviar is a delicacy with Russian characteristics.

Russian Scenery

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Russia is located in eastern Europe and northern Asia, and most of its European territory is the Eastern European Plain. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Baltic Sea to the northwest. In this ancient Eastern European continent, there are the most brilliant colors - blue sky, white snow, red, blue and yellow buildings, pure air and vast plains.

Russia has a temperate and subarctic continental climate. Winters are long and cold, summers are short and cool, and spring and autumn are very short. There is little temperature difference between different places during the day in summer, ranging from 20

to 30°C, while in winter the temperature varies greatly from 10°C to -50°C. May to October is the most ideal season to travel to Russia. Russia is cool and pleasant in the summer, making it the perfect place to go on a summer vacation. Although the peak tourist season has passed from mid-September to early October, the golden color has a unique charm, tourist attractions and shopping venues will be greatly discounted, and you can also enjoy Russian art performances! Of course, Russia in winter also has its unique charm. Just imagine walking on the streets of St. Petersburg at minus 20 degrees Celsius, surrounded by silver makeup and white snow. How can such a snow scene not make people yearn for it? And it’s also a great time to go ski hunting in Russia.

Physical Geography

Russia is located in eastern Europe and northern Asia, and most of its European territory is the Eastern European Plain. It spans the Eurasian continent, borders the Pacific Ocean to the east, and the Baltic Sea to the Gulf of Finland to the west. It is 9,000 kilometers long from east to west and 4,000 kilometers wide from north to south. It has a territory of about 1,707.54 million square kilometers (accounting for 76% of the Soviet Union's territory). It is the world's largest The country with the largest territory in the world. Its land neighbors include Norway and Finland to the northwest, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Belarus to the west, Ukraine to the southwest, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan to the south, and China, Mongolia, and North Korea to the southeast. It faces Japan and the United States across the sea to the east. The coastline is 33,807 kilometers long.

Climate

Most of Russia is in the north temperate zone, with diverse climates, dominated by temperate continental climate, but north of the Arctic Circle is a frigid climate. The temperature difference is generally large, with the average temperature in January ranging from 1°C to -35°C and the average temperature in July ranging from 11°C to 27°C. The average annual precipitation is 150~1000 mm. Siberia has a high latitude, cold climate, and long winters, but the summer sunshine hours are long and the temperature and humidity are suitable, which is conducive to the growth of coniferous forests. The climate varies greatly across Russia: the Eastern European plains have a mild climate, with warm summers and mild winters; winters in Siberia are very cold, with the lowest temperature reaching minus 70 degrees; due to the high latitude of most places in Russia, in general, the climate Mainly cold and dry. Winters are long and cold, summers are short and cool, and spring and autumn are very short. There is little temperature difference between different places during the day in summer, ranging from 20

to 30°C, while in winter the temperature varies greatly from 10°C to -50°C.

May to September is the most ideal season to travel to Russia. At this time, Russia is cool and pleasant, making it the most suitable for a summer vacation. However, the climate during this period is very changeable, sometimes sunny and sometimes rainy, so don’t forget to bring an umbrella or windbreaker when you go out. Russia has a continental climate, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is relatively large. You should bring more clothes when going out, preferably light ones. The weather in Russia in summer is changeable, so you should bring some windproof clothes before traveling.

Of course, Russia in winter also has its own unique charm. Just imagine walking on the streets of St. Petersburg at minus 20 degrees Celsius, surrounded by silver makeup and white snow. How can such a snow scene not make people yearn for it? And it’s also a great time to go ski hunting in Russia. In winter, please bring a windproof and warm jacket and do not wear multiple layers of clothing, as most public places in Russia have heating.

Currency

The ruble is the standard currency unit of Russia. The secondary currency is the kopeck. 1 ruble = 100 kopecks. The denominations of banknotes are 10, 50, 100, 500, 1000, 5000 rubles, 1 ruble, 2 rubles, 5 rubles, 10 ruble coins, and 1, 5, 10, and 50 kopeck coins.

Holidays

New Year: January 1

Orthodox Christmas: January 7

Defender of the Fatherland Day: February 23rd (former Soviet Army Day)

Victory Day in the Patriotic War: May 9

Day of adoption of the Declaration of National Sovereignty (National Day): June 12 (1990 )

People’s Unity Day: November 4 (commemorating Moscow’s defeat of the Polish invasion)

Harmony and Reconciliation Day, October Revolution Day, Military Honor Day: November 7 (formerly October 1st) Memorial Day of the March Revolution)

Constitution Day: December 12

Space Day: April 12 (decided by the Soviet Union in 1962 to commemorate Gagarin’s first space voyage)

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Melklen Festival: Maslenitsa, also known as "Carnival", is one of the most lively festivals of the year in Russia. Maslenitsa is held in the eighth week after Easter. There are seven days in a week. Each day has a different name: the first day is the festival, the second day is the first day of celebration, and the third day is the New Year's Day. The fourth day is the boxing day, the fifth day is the mother-in-law's party day, the sixth day is the sister-in-law's party day, and the seventh day is the farewell day. People will hold various entertainment activities during Maslenitsa, such as holding costume parties, performing masked dances, etc.

Main tourist cities

Moscow

Moscow is the capital of Russia. With Red Square as the axis, you can see many Russian-style characteristic buildings in the surrounding area. These buildings have profound historical and cultural genes.

The Church of Vasily’s Ascension is a typical Russian-style building, with severe colors and an onion-shaped tower top, which looks like ice cream under the blue sky.

The Kremlin is the "White House" of Russia, and the presidential office is also open for tourists to visit. Inside are the Peter and Paul Cathedral and the King of Cannons and King Bells made during World War II.

The Novodevichy Cemetery is the resting place of Russian celebrities. Visitors worship here all year round. It is the place where life begins and it represents the Russians’ respect for wisdom and talent.

St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg is the artistic soul of Russia.

The Hermitage is one of the four major museums in the world, with thousands of art treasures in its collection.

The Summer Palace is the summer palace of Peter the Great and Catherine. There are many fountains of different shapes in Summer Palace Square, either gorgeous or exquisite, which will definitely make you feel cooler when summer comes.

The Cathedral of Spilled Blood is one of the four cathedrals in the world. The legend and history of this church make its original solemn and gorgeous appearance even more tragic.

Sergeyev Town

The town is located in the suburbs of Russia and has a strong religious and cultural atmosphere - tranquility and peace.

The church complex in the town is the most distinctive place, developed on the basis of a monastery first established by the Christian Sergeyev. The appearance of the main church is modeled after Basil's Ascension Cathedral. The difference is that the former has a blue onion roof and a white main stone wall exterior, which is more peaceful and elegant.

Lake Baikal is the "Bright Eye of Siberia", and its crescent shape adds to its beauty.

You can take the train around the lake, or you can walk quietly along the river bank, breathing in the fresh air of the lake, the vast orchid lake as wide as the sea and the dense birch forest on the shore. This is what nature should be like, the origin of life. If you are lucky, you may also see the unique creatures of Lake Baikal, such as ringed seals. You can fish under the ice in winter, and the lake water temperature is suitable in summer, so you can swim in it.

The town of Listkavin is a small town on Lake Baikal. It has the unique life characteristics and beautiful scenery of the residents along Lake Baikal

Siberia: We must be familiar with the name Siberia—— That's where the cold air is in the forecast. This unique geographical location brings irreproducible natural scenery to Novosibirsk, with vast plains and rich vegetation.

Vladivostok is a city with complex historical emotions for the Chinese. However, this sophistication does not appreciate the charm of the city. There are rich seafood resources here, the Orthodox church in the city has a unique architectural appearance, and there is also the terminal train station of the Trans-Siberian Railway.

Russian Entertainment

Ballet and circus are famous "specialties" of Russia. Many people come here because of them, so when you go to Russia, you must experience ballet and circus. Both old and new Russian circuses have great reputations, and you can take your pick.

Travel in Russia

1. The temperatures in Haba, Moscow and Vladivostok are basically the same as those in Harbin, but the air in Vladivostok and St. Petersburg is relatively humid, so you need to keep warm. Bring an umbrella in spring, summer and autumn.

2. There are some differences between Soviet-style hotels and Western-style hotels. The room layout is smaller, and the beds and elevators are also smaller. Due to different living habits, Russian hotel rooms generally do not provide thermos bottles, toothbrushes and slippers, so please bring your own daily necessities. In Soviet-style hotels, there is usually a supply of boiling water, but boiling water must be obtained from the floor attendant. When checking into a Soviet-style hotel, you must use your room card to exchange the key with the floor attendant; when leaving the hotel, you must return the key to the floor attendant in exchange for the room card. The room key is not allowed to be taken out of the hotel. Western-style hotels in Russia do not provide boiled water. Tourists who are accustomed to drinking tea are asked to bring their own portable water cup to fetch water for daily drinking in the restaurant, or purchase bottled water. The voltage in Russia is

220 volts, and the sockets use cylindrical plugs, which are different from the flat blade plugs in our country. If you use electrical appliances, please prepare an adapter plug.

3. Chinese customs regulations: According to Chinese customs regulations: each citizen is allowed to carry out of the country RMB 10,000 or less; Russian customs regulations: each citizen is allowed to carry rubles up to 50,000 rubles when entering and exiting the country, and other currencies Species should be reported truthfully. Ordinary cameras, digital cameras, camcorders and laptops do not require customs declaration. (For special equipment or particularly valuable items, please inform the customs in advance). Medicines for personal use should be carried in small quantities. Russian customs prohibits cold medicines such as Tylenol and psychotropic medicines from entering Russia.

4. The method of making calls in Russia from a mobile phone with international roaming function is: 810 86 + area code (remove 0) + landline/810 86 + mobile phone

5. Russian attractions There are few restrooms in the area, so try to use them promptly in hotels, restaurants or places with restrooms.

6. When entering casinos and entertainment venues, it is prohibited to wear shorts, sports pants, slippers and travel shoes. When watching art performances, you should dress neatly and arrive on time. No photography or video recording is allowed without permission.

7. According to current Russian laws, the domestic currency in circulation in Russia is the ruble, and other foreign currencies cannot be used directly in Russian stores.

8. Specialties that can be purchased in Russia include: purple gold jewelry, telescopes, wooden nesting dolls, amber jewelry, crystal products, malachite, Russian military watches, Swiss watches, French perfumes, and Italian leather goods. As well as caviar, chocolate, vodka and more.

9. There is generally no habit of bargaining when shopping in Russia. The goods sold in stores are all clearly priced. Only when shopping at tourist attractions, tourists can bargain with vendors, but they are not allowed to bargain in other stores. In addition, cultural relics are prohibited from leaving the country.

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