culture info Flashcards
1
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gender identity and sexual orientation
A
not as accepted in russia.
less gendered word for partner is супруг/супруга
гей, лесбиянка = gay/lesbian
2
Q
words for teacher
A
Учитель = work in grade and high schools
Преподаватель = work at institutes or universities. basically lecturers
Профессор = also work at institutes but usually have doctorates. professors
3
Q
russian families in large urban centers…
A
tend to be small
4
Q
markets
A
рынок = basically a farmer’s market. usually surrounded by small shops and kiosks that sell a bit of everything
5
Q
sound rude in english
A
девушка and молодой человек sound rude in English but are neutral terms in Russia used for younger service personnel
