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Daily schedule of a person living in Russia
Weekday schedule of a Russian office worker
| Time (local time) | Activities |
|---|---|
| 7:00-8:00 | After waking up, check the news while having breakfast. Bread, porridge, and tea are standard breakfasts in Russia. In winter, people often wake up in the dark. |
| 8:00-9:00 | Commute by public transport or car. In big cities such as Moscow, the subway is crowded, and walking in the cold winter is difficult. |
| 9:00-13:00 | Start work in the morning. Russian companies have many formal meetings, and paperwork also takes time. Coffee breaks are important. |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch break. Eat traditional dishes such as borsch and pelmeni at the company cafeteria or a nearby cafe. A one-hour break is common. |
| 14:00-18:00 | Afternoon work. Overtime tends to be less common compared to Europe and the US, but managers may work late. Meetings with clients are also held during this time. |
| 18:00-19:30 | Time to go home. In winter, it is already dark, and people go home in the freezing cold. Many people use the subway or bus. |
| 19:30-20:30 | Dinner. Eat with the family and talk about the day's events. Meat dishes and pasta are often served at the table. |
| 20:30-22:30 | Relaxation time. Watch TV, read, or call friends. Some people go to the sauna (banya). |
| 22:30-23:30 | Getting ready for bed. Russian homes are heated, so it is comfortable inside even in winter. Many people go to bed early. |
Weekday schedule of Russian students
| Time (local time) | Activities |
|---|---|
| 7:00-8:00 | After waking up, have breakfast and get ready for school. In winter, it takes time to prepare for the cold, and students need thick coats and boots. |
| 8:00-9:00 | Commute to school. In big cities, parents will pick up and drop off students or students will use public transportation. In rural areas, some students travel long distances. |
| 9:00-13:00 | Morning classes. Russian schools have 45-minute classes, with emphasis on subjects such as math, literature, and history. |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch break. Students will have a hot meal in the school cafeteria or eat sandwiches they brought with them. In winter, students will spend the day indoors. |
| 14:00-16:00 | Afternoon classes. Foreign language, physical education, arts, etc. are taught. Extracurricular activities are often held during this time. |
| 16:00-17:30 | After school. Some students join club activities or cram schools, while others spend time at cafes with friends. In winter, students tend to return home earlier. |
| 17:30-19:00 | After returning home, they do homework and self-study. The Russian education system requires a lot of homework, especially in math and science subjects. |
| 19:00-20:00 | Have dinner with the family. In Russian families, dinner is the most important meal of the day, and they eat slowly while enjoying conversation. |
| 20:00-22:00 | Free time. They spend it practicing music, reading, playing games, etc. In winter, they tend to stay indoors and not go outside. |
| 22:00-23:00 | Get ready for bed. They get ready for school the next day, change into warm pajamas and go to bed. In colder climates, the bedrooms are heated. |