Your Russian Girlfriend and Women's Day
The most important day of the year is almost upon us!
March 8 - International Women's Day.
Many people around the world may be unaware of this day, but in Russian culture it is a huge event.
Bigger than Valentines Day or even Christmas Day.
Despite the political origins of Women's Day, for Russian women it holds no political significance, only beauty and celebration.
Not only it is a celebration of women and femininity, but it also celebrates the start of Spring.
And what connects the two?
Flowers, of course!
Women's day is a day where all men should give flowers and gifts to the women in their life. Not just wives or girlfriends, but also family members, even work colleagues.
Men should also not allow their women to do any work of any kind. For Russian women, this is a rare day! No going to work (it's a public holiday anyway), no housework, no cooking. It's all to be done by men.
This is not another Valentines Day, which is more a private celebration for couples. This is a day for ALL women. A day of thanks, appreciation, respect and admiration.
Women's Day is an official public holiday in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Bulgaria, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan (along with a few other countries).
It is also well-celebrated in Hungary, Poland and Romania (although it is not a public holiday).
Impress any Russian women in your life with a card, gift, or flowers.
If you are just starting to get-to-know a Russian lady by correspondence, at least send an electronic card. If you know her a little better, organize a flower delivery. It's easy to do. Include a box of chocolates for that little something extra.
For more information on flower-giving to Russian women (VERY important):
Russian Women - Flowers 101
To miss this opportunity is unforgivable!
So get to it!
4 comments:
Hi Shaun, I took your advice and arranged a flower delivery. To say she was blown-away does not quite describe it! She was surprised I even new about women's day, and was totally beside herself to receive red roses from her OS "boyfriend". The flower deliverer emailed me a photo of her holding the roses with a cute little smile on her face. I can't emphasize enough her amazed and happy reaction. Now you should see the smile on MY face! Thanks again for your advice.
John.
Hi John,
Great to hear!
Now you see why I said this day is "big"!
It's also worth highlighting the fact that their reaction to such attention is generally so humble and appreciative, as you have now seen for yourself.
It's heart-warming stuff - for BOTH of you!
Yeah, cool, a Women's day where they celebrate femininity instead of politics. They should make it like that in every country.
Michael - absolutely!
Femininity instead of Feminism - a word that should mean the same thing, but has, unfortunately, been hyjacked by women who find it abhorent to be seen as feminine. Crazy.
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