Today is my birthday!! And I wanna share with you how people celebrate their birthdays in Russia!!
It's not really different from the other countries, but...
1) Everyone gives you presents! At school, at work...even if it would be just a card or a chocolate bar. Presents is something cultural there.
2) If you are inviting people for your birthday you pay everything! So make sure that you really have money for this! Because you would have to pay the restaurant, the food, the drinks, the entrance if you are going to a nightclub for EVERYONE who you invited. So be aware, there is no way back! To celebrate your birthday in Russia in a circle of close friends is expensive.
3) If you are invited to a birthday you can never appear there with the empty hands! Obviously, the birthday girl/boy would be spending a fortune on you, so respect her/him please - buy an expensive present to compensate the financial loss due to the party.
4) What to do people give as presents? Normally perfumes, expensive lighters i.e. Zippo, leather wallets with some money inside, money itself (not less than 100 dollars), books' collections, make up or cosmetics of a good brand, but only if you know the person quite well. Jewelery is another good option. Gold, Silver or even some pieces from the Swarovski collection would be accepted with the great pleasure. Expensive drinks like champagne Don Perignon or Veuve Clicquot, vodca Grey Goose, The Macallan Fine & Rare 40-years old whiskey, cigars Romeo y Julieta and other luxury goods would be always welcomed!
5) Remember that the birthday celebration in Russia is something really huge and important with lots of fun and dancing and entertainment! Some birthday parties can even go on for three days! So if you are invited for one prepare yourself for partying "til you see the sunlight"! Yes, it might be a bit expensive for you, but trust me it's a worthy investment! Happy birthday!
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