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reply to your Episode. 66...about fish tradition in the movie...:)
Fish and “ Moscow doesn’t believe in tears”movie.
You know how you think movie at cinema, automatically popcorn comes to your mind?
You know how in Italy they say espresso you have to drink…hot, seated, in good company?
Fish has same meaning, its more of a ritual/tradition.
Imagine, you want to meet with good friend, or not even friend, person you just met like in that Russian movie. You need to talk, you know it wont be short talk, you have something in common to talk about.What automatically comes to your mind and makes you talk? Alcohol.
Alcohol on its own, not fun. You need appetizers or "Snack". USA/ CANADA – people go to restaurant, bloat themselves on a beer, get burger – you eat/drink all that in 5 min.
That’s it ..party /talk is done.
Here comes Russian ritual :)…fish. You take a vodka shot, you need something to snack on – what could last long, beside dill pickle - salted, cured fish. It takes time to clean, as you clean, you talk with your friend for hours.
Best for you, find yourself a good company while in Russia, get a drink and start peeling that fish :) ….days will pass by like a blink of an eye and you won’t notice because you enjoyed your time THAT much. Language might be a bit of a barrier. But…You will answer your own question…what is this fish about and why its in Russian tradition.
If Russians will invite you to Sauna/Bath house – it is hot there, not a joke. Hopefully your heart pressure is low 😊. The other tradition…the other great movie to watch – “The Irony of fate or Enjoy your bath!”. Stay safe. Thank you for speaking up and believing in right things!
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