View from abroad: 20 things in Russia that foreigners seem so very strange

Australian entertainment website sobadsogood.com there was a post dedicated to the classic Russian life situations that would seem very strange to foreigners. Well, sometimes it is useful to look at ourselves, especially if we are not talking about the classic stereotypical pattern of "bear — matryoshka — balalaika".

Followed by a translation of the text with an Australian portal.

Oh, Russia, with its vast spaces, filled with history of the cold war! The famous first manned flight into space, the popularity of vodka and the fact that it became home to some of the most unusual people.

We forgot to mention they build underground bunkers in which to arrange the party, if there is Armageddon, that the most notorious criminals know each other on certain tattoos, and gorgeous sights of Moscow that can surprise even the most demanding traveler.

But what do you do every day 146 million people who call Russia home? It looks as if the afternoon Tuesday in Russia to what is happening in this moment in other countries? Let's look truth in the eye: on the vast area of 17 million square kilometers, inhabited by some of the most cheerful people on the planet, there is a lot of things will seem quite strange.

Here is a list of a few unusual traditions and situations that you may encounter if you ever travel to this country.

People are willing to burn themselves.

Regular mail is delivered by boat.

People build a crocodile out of the snow.

Holy water used to bless weapons.

People relax in a makeshift hot tubs.

Uncompromising builders of fences.

Dogs are dressed as Luke Skywalker.

Armed and pushy Granny.

Sitting in the bus, which can only be used by dwarves.

Warlike lady in frilly dresses.

Very useful military.

And laughter and sin.

The usual toys of Russian children.

Custom cars, which will want to look twice.

Unbridled joy on the streets of a big city.

A unique combination of Russian innovations.

Brilliant Russian countryside.

The arrests of polar bears.

Multifunctional bathrooms.

Outstanding Russian role model.