Russian culture is known for its uniqueness and specialty all over the world
Russian people are also quite different in terms of greeting. We often see that Russian people hug each other or kiss each other. Whereas we indians are in the habit of shaking hands. Let us know what are the reasons behind this and what is the significance of greeting someone like this in Russian culture.
Hugging in Russian culture is not just a way of greeting, but it is a symbol of a deep social connection. Russian people express their closeness, respect and love by hugging. This is a custom that is common among family, friends and close relatives. Let us tell you that Russian people hug only those people whom they trust and with whom they have a deep relationship. Also, hugging is also a symbol of respect. It is a sign that you value the other person.
In Russia, girls greet their friends, close relatives or female colleagues by kissing them on the cheeks. In fact, meeting someone in this way by women shows their mutual love. Also, this brings people closer to each other from the heart. Russian people shake hands on formal occasions. Such as business meetings, social events or when meeting a new person. Shaking hands is a formal greeting which is a symbol of respect and courtesy. Let us tell you that Russian people do not shake hands every time because for them hugging is a symbol of a more personal and deep relationship. They like shaking hands only on formal occasions. Apart from this, the way of meeting each other is very important in Russian culture and they are not able to mingle with strangers very quickly.