Things you didn't understand about Russia - 7 weird Russian habits

These habits of Russians seem really strange for people from abroad. Why do Russians do it?

Timeline:
0:00 why I talk about Russian culture
1:35 men&women relationships in Russia
3:31 September the 1st in Russia
5:15 my 'first bell'
7:15 fastening safety seat belts not for the sake of safety
10:01 panick buying GRECHKA
12:00 the Old New Year!
13:54 ice bathing in winter, complaining about cold water in summer
17:15 Russians always mock everything about Russia

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[johndavidlazaro]

Dear Eli, I am from India and in the 1970s I worked with Russian engineers in the Indian Navy. My life changed for the better because of the commitment and encouragement given to me by them. Their discipline helped me to start my own company that is today impacting the Indian economy. All my success is because of my exposure to good Russian men. Your channel is so reflective of the good in Russia - That is something the world needs to know. In my opinion you are a global citizen and more specifically a global peace maker. Please keep up your remarkable videos that are a benchmark for all video producers globally. Please take care as the World needs commited professionals like you, Eli 👍❤️👍

[chuenyeelau]

Eli you have shown the world that the Russian culture is one of the most beautiful in the world - Intelligent, scholastic, elegant, artistic, strength and passionate. Long live Russia and all the Russian people. Cheers from Canada

[FlintIronstag]

Buying buckwheat during a perceived crisis seems pretty normal considering Russia is the largest per capita consumer of buckwheat in the world. Being a staple food that is inexpensive and non-perishable, I can see why people would stock up if they were worried about something. The panic buying of toilet paper in the spring of 2020 here in the US seems stranger to me.

[waynefee]

I am from Australia. When i was in Russia our little niece had her 1st day for the year wow i was shocked i met all her teachers she took me all through her school and yes we took flowers and she gave them to her favourite teacher a very warm day especially for her parents meeting all the parents from over the years. We took Great Grand Mother with us, and had 5 generations at school. It was Great many photo's etc. God Bless you Eli.

[cleverlyblonde]

Greetings from Sweden. The september greeting in school was lovely. It is not corrupt at all, but a very positive and respectful sign of respect for the teachers and a great bonding experience. I loved learning of this :)

[ernststeenberg]

Buckweed is one of the few foods on earth that has allmost everything in it to sustain you for a very long time.
It is a super food that carried millions of Russians through very difficult times in history.

[alex-jks]

I love how the children bring flowers to their teachers. That is so awesome! They value education and respect their educational institutions. Russia seems to have a beautiful culture. I would love to visit there some day. Sending Blessings from the USA!

[Hellov]

I’ve lived in America for 25 years and I still send my kids to school with flowers on the first day! ❤

[CherylBepis]

That was adorable footage from your first bell. Thank you for sharing that.

[TelmaFrege]

Ignore the haters! Your channel is so good and informative!

[ernststeenberg]

What a very special tradition you have to start every school year.
My wife is a teacher and she will absolutely love to be spoiled and appreciated with a bunch of flowers and just the whole celebration of a new years of learning.💙💙💙

[terrygivens]

I love how you all celebrate beginning of school as it such a good thing to acknowledge education as a big deal to children.

[johncochran]

I'm 72 and from Oklahoma. I was taught to stand when being introduced to someone, give up my seat to ladies, use manners like "Yes, Sir; Yes, Ma'm" "May I?"; offer to help carry for men and women. I was taught it's from our Southern tradition back to Tennessee. And all my family are blue corllar. Having manners is a virtue. There's far too many wealthy families that have trashy culture.

[kellyhughes]

Thank you so much for your content. My husband and I live in the US and find Russia fascinating! We have grown up with so many false narratives that it's an eyeopener to be able to see a glimpse of real life. Thank you again! May God bless you and your family ❤️

[gaggleesyt]

People shouldn't be sending you threats. Governmental decisions do not represent the public. Your people are amazing. Please ignore the haters!

[veneradone]

As a Romanian I can relate to everything, it’s the same here as well. I’m really enjoying your videos, please keep posting❤

[coldsharkride]

Eli, after just a few of your videos, I can see that not only do Americans misunderstand Russian culture, we really know little-to-nothing to misunderstand in the first place. The tradition of carrying women's bags is laudable and in some ways even heroic. The tradition of having an 11th grader carry a 1st grader on his shoulders is so purely good on its face, it's hard to imagine anyone opposing it. What a great symbol of how one generation literally lifts up another! I can't see how giving flowers to ones' teacher could be thought of as bribery! Sheesh! We have a lot to learn from each other. . . but don't look to the American public school system for anything positive. Protect your kids and stay far away from this soul destroying machine!

[fannycharbon]

I just read your video and I have to say, as a french , we have a lot in commun. And when i was a little girl, my family was interested by Russia culture : ballets, music, songs, ice sports. I never heard a bad comment on Russian and luckily the anti - russian propaganda never entered my home ! ❤

[VHSKacceta]

I will explain the tradition about flowers for the teacher. In Russia, from the very first grade to the ninth, the entire group of children is led by one teacher. She is like your second mother and plays an important role in the life of a Russian child. A "homeroom teacher" who takes care of his students, solves their problems and interacts with their parents, makes sure that everyone comes to school and does not skip. I had a wonderful teacher and we all loved her and gave her flowers not only on September 1, but also on her birthday, we also brought a cake and after school everyone drank tea with a cake congratulating our teacher on the holiday. When we graduated from school, she cried and was sad that our paths diverged. She will have to educate a new generation for 9 years. I am 24, I still remember her and she makes me warm in my soul, she really was a second mother for us and played an important role in our upbringing.

Teachers in Russia play an important role in education and students and their parents express gratitude for the work of teachers, so they give flowers on September 1 and especially at graduation

[venkatsiitk]

The best one is the story about the seat belts! We Indians are EXACTLY the same!