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The People of Ukraine

Submitted 6 years 8 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Ukraine was a part of Russia for a long time. The extreme east of Ukraine, especially the Donbass, is mostly Russian. Part of the reason for this is that this region was de-populated of all ethnic Ukrainians because most died in the famine, which hit hardest here. East of the Dnieper, to varying...

Ukraine, ukrainians

Living in Mexico

Submitted 6 years 8 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Money and Costs The Mexican currency is the peso. One peso is equivalent to a hundred centavos. Approximately sixteen pesos currently trade for one US dollar. Mexican attitudes towards money tend to be more liberal, with expenditures on sometimes extravagant shopping expeditions, shared meals, and...

Mexico

The Country of Mexico

Submitted 6 years 8 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Mexico occupies the southernmost landmass of North America, connecting with the Central American isthmus. The territorially diverse land ranges from the northern desert of the Baja peninsula and the mainland, through the center and surrounding mountain ranges, to the lush southern jungles. Mexico...

Mexico

The Women of Ancient African Civilizations

Submitted 6 years 9 months ago by roberta.

The women in Ancient Africa contrary to women in the early development of the United States that were subjugated by men enjoyed a great deal of power. Women due to their fertile nature were viewed as having a connection to nature. The great Goddess Isis represents the revered and respected view of...

Africa, African

Influence Of Communal Living On Russian Mentality

Submitted 6 years 9 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Westerners trying to understand the Russian national character might start by looking in the home. A fundamental part of the Russian national character is the idea of communal living. Beginning in the early part of the 20th century, after the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917, housing in the newly...

Russia, Russian

Dating in Russia

Submitted 6 years 9 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Russian dating is more traditional in that there is no casual dating scene like there in other countries. Most Russians date to find a significant other with idea of getting married. There is no concept of “hooking up,” “seeing each other,” or “hanging out.” For hundreds of years, the goal of young...

Russia, Russian

What Russian Women Want

Submitted 6 years 9 months ago by Iskender.

Science tell us that we are attracted to people who are familiar to us. Most people will usually select a person of their own ethnicity as a partner. This works worldwide. While some people will select a partner of a different ethnicity there is a good number of people who will only consider...

Russian, Russia

Discrimination is widespread in the Netherlands

Submitted 6 years 9 months ago by roberta.

Despite the common image of the Netherlands as a liberal and tolerant nation, discrimination is widespread in the Netherlands. It exists as an underlying component of the nation’s self-centered culture. The Dutch are probably the most ethnocentric people in Europe. A common sentiment among Dutch...

Netherlands, dutch

Living in Colombia

Submitted 6 years 9 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Colombia has significantly different lifestyles in each region. Five cities have a population of at least one million: Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, and Cartagena. The main cities offer beaches and business, while many smaller cities and towns create a sizable network. Life in Colombia...

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The Country of Colombia

Submitted 6 years 9 months ago by CultureWhiz.

Colombia is a large South American country, with a rich ecology and a diverse economy. With its luxurious position, Colombia brings together the tropics with the Andes and the rainforest, connecting Central America with the heart of South America. As such, the country has seen heavy action with...

Colombia