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Noticeable Cultural Differences Between Russians and Americans

Submitted 6 years 9 months ago by Iskender.

The Russian Federation and the United States of America are two countries that are proud of their rich and storied histories. These histories make for some very distinct social and cultural differences. While cultural differences in each nation tend to change depending on the region, this article...

Russia, Russian

How Europeans evolved white skin

Submitted 6 years 11 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Europe is popularly conceived of as as the ancestral homeland of people with “white” skin. However, new research suggests that pale skin are actually recent developments in human evolutionary development. Most modern Europeans do not closely resemble the humans that existed 8,000 years ago...

Europe, European skin

The Rise of Europe Explained

Submitted 7 years 1 month ago by CultureWhiz.

Europe’s rise to prominence can be best understood as emerging from the need to survive. As ineffective geographical boundaries and closeness in proximity brought various subgroups in the region into contact with one another, the drive for resources created extensive conflict and bloodshed among...

Europe, Western civilization, European society

Beaches in Kyiv Ukraine

Submitted 7 years 8 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Kiev is a perfect hub of recreational facilities in Ukraine. In the summer, there are beaches on rivers and lakes that are ideal for individuals who want to spend a day at the beach without leaving the city. Kiev has a number of beaches and beach clubs located within Hydropark and towards the south...

beaches, Kiev, Ukraine, Kyiv

Living in Japan

Submitted 7 years 8 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Most Japanese city dwellers enjoy a comfortable standard of living. There are some poor neighborhoods but few slums. Many city people work in banks, factories, hotels, offices, restaurants, and stores. Some own businesses. Others hold government or professional jobs. Japan has a low unemployment...

Japan, Japanese

The People of Japan

Submitted 7 years 8 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Researchers have found evidence that the Japanese are descended from various people who mi- grated to the islands from other parts of Asia. Many of these people came in waves from the northeastern part of the Asian mainland, passing through the Korean Peninsula. Some of the ancestors of the...

Japan, Japanese

The People of Colombia

Submitted 8 years 7 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Colombia has around 50 million people. Most of the population lives either in the highlands of the Andes or along the coast of the Caribbean. Very few people live in the interior lowlands. More than three quarters of Colombians live in cities, making it one of the most urban Latin American...

Colombia, Colombians

Useful info on Cuba

Submitted 8 years 10 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Basics Many things that are "naturally" available to you are luxury in Cuba (like a cell phone). Access to internet is available but limited. Since the elder Fidel Castro passed power onto his younger brother Raul, Cuba has increasingly tried to emulate the Chinese system of political repression...

Cuba

Culture Whiz's Guide to Cuba

Submitted 8 years 10 months ago by CultureWhiz.

If you enjoy our brief summary of Cuba, then you will love our Ebooks and Guides, and that of our partners. We offer a deeper analysis of Cuban culture including appearance, body, personality, and overall vibe by socioeconomic class in an ebook. The ebook also includes a breakdown on the best Cuban...

Cuba

Living in Cuba

Submitted 8 years 10 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Cuba is metaphorically as well as physically an island. The closed economy and difficult access make this culture a confusing mix of hard and soft -- the central government strictly controls the behavior of a laid-back people who party and go to the beach. The contrasts make for plentiful...

Cuba