Russian Traditions and Culture

The country of Eastern Europe is much given to traditions. As in many parts of the world, some of the oldest have been lost, but the most important are maintained over time. One of the most important traditions is the holiday, which is celebrated from December 31 and Christmas Day which is celebrated on January 7. Russian children are gifted with presents brought by "Father Frost" Also there are other traditional celebrations that are shared with the West, such as Women's Day, or Valentine's Day. 


Russian Dolls 

The Russian dolls, called matrioskas and also nesting dolls are one of the main icons of Russian culture and one of its most identifiable symbols outside their borders. They are a typical souvenir, not only in Russia but sold worldwide. The nesting dolls are dolls with a typical iconography, whose distinctive feature is that each doll contains within it a smaller one, and this in turn contains a smaller one. Altogether usually consists of a chain of between 5 and 21 dolls, and which the number must always be an odd number. 


The Russian Easter 

The Orthodox Easter is similar to the Spanish Holy Week, in which the resurrection of Christ and the Church theme mixed with the celebration and traditions of Russian people religious holiday. Easter is one of the most traditional festivals in Russian history, and yet, one that has gone through more vicissitudes. In the time of the Czarist Russia, in which the party was followed with great devotion and was considered of national interest (the czars were seen and even visited prisons or hospitals). Then, with the advent of communism and the Soviet Union, it was a party expressly prohibited. At present, it has become a memorial in which most Russian Christians are involved. In fact, more than 3 million Russians come each year to the Easter Vigil