Russian Culture

For my ethnography project decided to study the Russian culture. The Russian culture is very unique in many ways. Growing in a big Russian family and seeing how different I am from others around me I wanted to learn more about the Russian culture. In many ways it is different and interesting to learn what my ancestors were like and how they lived. Just imaging all the amazing things that they did and I am proud to be part of this culture, even though I don’t know much about it. There are many things that a culture consists of, in this essay I would like to talk about what I think the Russian culture is like. The major religions in Russia are Orthodox Christians, and Pentecostal Christians. Diversity of religions in Russia is widespread. …show more content…
Russian families are big and friendly. Family for Russians is not only husband, wife and children. Its grandparents, cousins and in-laws. When families gather they always make a lot of food, have wine and play cards. Even if the children are adults and not married, they still live with their parents. Some married couples live with their parents also. Family is a gift from God, some people believe. A family is a place where you can find support and love through your hardest times. In a Russian family if someone has a problem that problem is everyone’s problem. If a problem arises they gather and listen to each other thoughts and opinions and find an answer …show more content…
For example, I may not be sure, but I can assume that persecution of Christians was an event that people didn’t really like to talk about. The persecution under Stalin was very horrid. Russia in my opinion was always against gays and lesbians. Even if they did exist, they were discriminated against. I think that Russia was always against gays, even though may be wrong. I think that Russia is okay with abortions and they are willing to understand someone who isn’t ready or doesn’t have the money to raise the child. Babies are