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Russian culture regarding time
Russian culture regarding time
Flexible attitude toward time
In Russia, the idea that "time flows" is strong, and people tend to tolerate slight delays to appointments. Especially in private situations, delays of about 30 minutes are often considered to be within the acceptable range.
Emphasis on long holidays
In Russia, long holidays such as summer vacation are very important, and it is not uncommon to take holidays of more than a month. During this period, relaxation and time with family are prioritized over work.
Night-owl society
Russians tend to like staying up late, and restaurants and cafes are bustling until late at night, especially in urban areas. Dinner time is also late, and it is common for it to start after 8 p.m.
Russian values regarding time
Relationships govern time
In Russia, if there are important relationships, the time of an appointment is often changed. Relationships with friends and family tend to take priority over schedules.
Prefer improvisation over planning
Russians tend to prefer to go with the flow rather than making strict plans. Sudden invitations and changes of plans are relatively tolerant.
The idea that time is infinite
There is a belief that "what can be done tomorrow does not need to be done today," and it is assumed that processing will take time, especially in bureaucratic procedures.
Things about time that foreigners should know when traveling or relocating to Russia
Don't expect punctuality in business
They are often late for meetings and appointments. It is not uncommon for important meetings to start 15-30 minutes late. Foreigners are often kept waiting.
Administrative procedures take time
Processing at government offices and public institutions often takes a very long time, and it is not uncommon for a single procedure to take several days. You need to be prepared to wait patiently.
Public transport timetables are for reference only
Bus and train timetables should only be considered as a guideline. Especially in rural areas, schedules may change significantly depending on the weather and the driver's judgment.
Interesting trivia about time in Russia
All clocks in Moscow are accurate
All clocks in Moscow are synchronized with the Kremlin clock and are managed to be accurate to within one second. This is a tradition from the Soviet era.
New Year countdown twice
In Russia, it is customary to celebrate the Lunar New Year (New Year in the Julian calendar), and in some areas, the New Year countdown is held twice, on January 1st and January 14th.
Time sense is distorted during the white nights
In northern cities such as St. Petersburg, the sun does not set during the white nights, so people's daily rhythm is disrupted and many people are active until late at night.