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15 Things NOT to Do in Russia

January 28, 2015 by Katie Rosbottom View All On 1 Page

Whenever you’re traveling to a new destination, it’s important to research local customs before you go. Russia is no exception, especially because the local people tend to be very superstitious and you wouldn’t want to do anything that signifies bad luck. Here are 15 things NOT to do in Russia, the most important – don’t refuse vodka!


1. Don’t Shake Hands With Your Gloves On Unless You Want to Insult the Person You’re Meeting

It is considered extremely impolite to leave your gloves on while greeting someone with a handshake. So make sure you remove your gloves before any interaction occurs. Also, never shake hands over a threshold as Russians see this as bad luck. They’ll expect an argument to be the outcome of your conversation if you shake hands in a doorway.


Putin Shaking hands
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