Author Archives for Anima

Some people are just fascinated by your choice of language but completely have the wrong idea of it. Other people don’t have a clue about Russian but have still somehow have a bunch of prejudices and stereotypes against it. Here is what every student of Russian hears at some point: “Why are you learning Russian?… Read More

In Russia, superstitions are alive and well and many Russians actually believe in them, acting accordingly in their everyday life. Were you aware of these seven Russian superstitions? 1. Numbers matter. This is probably the most well-known Russian superstition that has turned into a custom. It refers to the number of flowers you give someone…. Read More

Driving in a deserted courtyard in St. Petersburg. A once white Mercedes seems to slumber away in the autumn days. The wheels are set in concrete, the white car finish has seen better days and the scratchy window panes look like they have not been cleaned for at least a decade. But behind the windscreen… Read More