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TwitterFor everyday occasions, it’s not customary in Russia to issue invitations in writing or well in advance. Russians tend to make invitations further in advance for big celebrations such as a wedding, house-warming, big anniversary if it is going to be celebrated at a restaurant, then you may get a beautiful card with the invitation. Most often Russians issue an invitation in person or over the phone 3-4 days in advance. Usually Russians invite for a weekend or evening to come to their home or datcha (summer cottage).
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It’s not necessary to ask what you can bring when going to someone’s house. If you ask a Russian, most likely the answer will be “Nothing at all!”, but it doesn’t mean you should go empty-handed. If there’s no special occasion and you have just been invited to someone’s house, you should bring the hostess some flowers or a box of candies. The host usually receives a bottle of good wine that he will put on the served table. It’s polite to bring something for the hosts’ children, for example candies or toys.
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Traditional Russian dolls didn’t have a face. A faceless doll was considered inanimate (unavailable for evil spirits), hence harmless for a child. It was meant to bring well-being, health, happiness, and protect from diseases, woe, and evil spirits. The dolls were made without using needles or scissors. The fabrics were not cut, but torn.
