Tips for Russia
Back to the list of tips categories/countries
Russia: food etiquette
- Never mix — or turn down — vodka in Russia.
The beverage is always drunk neat — and no, not even with ice. Adding anything is seen as polluting the drink's purity (unless the mixer is beer, which produces a formidable beverage known as yorsh). But there's another faux pas that's even worse, says Allen: when you're offered the drink and you turn it down. Since offering someone a drink is a sign of trust and friendship, it's a good idea to take it. Even if it is 9 a.m. - By: travelkit.msnbc.msn.com
- 14 of 21 people found this tip helpful. Did you?YesNo
- Never mix — or turn down — vodka in Russia.
Your tip was submitted successfully and will be approved and published as soon as possible.
Contributions from users like you keep this project alive and on the path of progress.
Thanks!
Contributions from users like you keep this project alive and on the path of progress.
Thanks!