1. Cultural Scrapbook Russia

2. Population

3. Population facts Population (2010) 139,390,205 9 th most populated country in the world Population growth rate- -0.465%Population growth rate- -0.465% Birth rate- 11.11 births/ 1,000 populationBirth rate- 11.11 births/ 1,000 population Death Rate- 16.04 deaths/ 1,000 populationDeath Rate- 16.04 deaths/ 1,000 population Life Expectancy- Male- 59.54 yearsLife Expectancy- Male- 59.54 years Female- 73.17 years 1.41 children born/woman

4. Ethnic Groups People from Russia are considered RussiansPeople from Russia are considered Russians Ethnic Russians are not required to learn other local languages, but students are increasingly studying foreign languages (English, French, German, and Spanish)Ethnic Russians are not required to learn other local languages, but students are increasingly studying foreign languages (English, French, German, and Spanish)

6. Languages Russian is the official language.Russian is the official language. This is the Cyrillic alphabetThis is the Cyrillic alphabet 

7. Religion Christianity is the main religion in RussiaChristianity is the main religion in Russia The Russian Orthodox claims 15-20% of the Russian PopulationsThe Russian Orthodox claims 15-20% of the Russian Populations More than 10% are MuslimsMore than 10% are Muslims Very few BuddhistsVery few Buddhists

9. Russian Flag Three equal strips of white, blue, and red.Three equal strips of white, blue, and red.

10. Holidays New Years- January 1New Years- January 1 Christmas January 7Christmas January 7 Defender of the Motherland Day- February 23Defender of the Motherland Day- February 23 International Women’s Day- March 8International Women’s Day- March 8 Spring and Labor Celebration- May 1 Spring and Labor Celebration- May 1 Victory Day- May 9Victory Day- May 9 Russia Day- June 12Russia Day- June 12 Civil Unity Day- November 4Civil Unity Day- November 4

11. Dating and marriage When young people date, they usually go to a movie or for a walk in a city parkWhen young people date, they usually go to a movie or for a walk in a city park Sometimes they go to bars or cafes but this is too expensive for manySometimes they go to bars or cafes but this is too expensive for many Before 1991, couples could only marry only in a “wedding palace”Before 1991, couples could only marry only in a “wedding palace” Many couples are now also having a traditional church wedding before a civil weddingMany couples are now also having a traditional church wedding before a civil wedding Divorce rate is high since people do not see marriage as a lasting commitmentDivorce rate is high since people do not see marriage as a lasting commitment

13. Food Most people eat more homegrown produce than imported fruits and vegetablesMost people eat more homegrown produce than imported fruits and vegetables Those on fixed and limited incomes eat more bread and potatoes than anything elseThose on fixed and limited incomes eat more bread and potatoes than anything else Traditional foods include vegetable soup, a stuffed roll, cabbage leaves baked with tomato sauce and eaten with sour cream, and pasta dish.Traditional foods include vegetable soup, a stuffed roll, cabbage leaves baked with tomato sauce and eaten with sour cream, and pasta dish. Russians drink coffee, tea, and mineral water. Juice and soda are available alcoholic drinks such as vodka are also popularRussians drink coffee, tea, and mineral water. Juice and soda are available alcoholic drinks such as vodka are also popular

15. Clothing Clothes are considered important as a sign of status and cultureClothes are considered important as a sign of status and culture European fashions are popular in urban areasEuropean fashions are popular in urban areas Young women often wear short skirts, high heels, and a fair amount of makeupYoung women often wear short skirts, high heels, and a fair amount of makeup More young people are also wearing shorts in warm weatherMore young people are also wearing shorts in warm weather Jeans are popular among most age groupsJeans are popular among most age groups During winter months, many Russians wear a fur hat called a shapka of ushankaDuring winter months, many Russians wear a fur hat called a shapka of ushanka

17. Sports and Recreation Most Russian have little leisure time because of the hours they must devote to getting food, working extra jobs, or taking care of their householdsMost Russian have little leisure time because of the hours they must devote to getting food, working extra jobs, or taking care of their households Urban Russians like to spend their spare time at their country cottagesUrban Russians like to spend their spare time at their country cottages Cities have relatively few nightclubs but that is changing graduallyCities have relatively few nightclubs but that is changing gradually The country’s favorite sport is soccerThe country’s favorite sport is soccer Winter sports are also popularWinter sports are also popular Most families like to watch television in the eveningMost families like to watch television in the evening Russians like theaters and movies, but they’re only available only in big citiesRussians like theaters and movies, but they’re only available only in big cities

19. Arts Russian composers wrote some of the world’s most beloved symphonies, ballets, operas, and other musical worksRussian composers wrote some of the world’s most beloved symphonies, ballets, operas, and other musical works Ballet is an important art formBallet is an important art form Swan Lake and Don Quixote were first performed in RussiaSwan Lake and Don Quixote were first performed in Russia Russian folk crafts include nested dolls, wooding carving, lacquer painting and lace makingRussian folk crafts include nested dolls, wooding carving, lacquer painting and lace making