Is apologizing not part of Russian culture?

Russia does not have that same kind of verbal (nominal/customary) politeness as does American culture. You won't hear a lot of please and thank you in casual Russian speech. Not because Russians are rude, it's just not a customary-polite culture. Maybe that's part of what you are referring to. read more

9 Interesting Facts About Russian Culture by Shannon Kennedy 6 Comments I personally feel that getting to know the culture (or one of the cultures) that is tied to the language that you’re learning can go a long way towards further igniting your interest in and love for the language. read more

I think culture is not very different from the European culture. Simply, it has retained some conservative traits from which the West is trying to get rid of. Although Russia has no official religion, but the religion of traditional Christianity. Part of the population of believers, Part atheists. read more