Russian traditions #1 There are different traditions in different countries. Today I am going to tell you about three Russian traditions (or just strange things). I tell you what is true or false. First, sitting down for a minute before heading on a trip. Yes, it is true, we do this. When you go to the big trip, before coming out from home, you sit down for a minute on a chair or on you baggage. This process need to that you calm before trip. May be you forget something then you have a little time to correct this. Also, sitting down for a minute before heading on a trip is superstition for lucky trip. Second, making really long and complicated toasts. Yes, it is true and it is strange for me. And I hate this. Personally, I don’t like to make toast on something celebrating. But some people like this. And they make too long toast that by the end of toast you are tired. Third, congratulating one another on getting out of a shower or sauna. Yes, it is also true and it is funny for me. We say “S lyogkim parom!” after getting out of a shower or sauna. And you should answer: “Thank you”. But I think it mostly refers to sauna, not shower. I don’t know when this tradition started to exist, but it continue to ours days. But I think this tradition start to disappear because this congratulation is told by older people mostly. So, I told you about three Russian traditions. I hope you pleasured and you knew something new about Russian culture.