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In Russia this how some men dress, For many of these men it is a type of style which  some Americans have adopted.

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The first relative to America would have been me when I was 8 months old I was adopted and came over to America.

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The push for me was that I was in an orphanage and I needed a new home. The pull was that my new family really wanted to meet me and take me back to LA.

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My First Relative From Russia To America

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My First Relative From Russia To America

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I would have been the first of my family from Russia to America.

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Victory day is on May 9 every year and it celebrates the victory over Nazi Germany, while remembering those who fell during that time period for the Russian nation. The people line up in organized lines to cheer on the Russian soldiers and salute them. This is like Veterans Day in America but instead America doesn't have people all in one big rally cheering our troops on in a form of a parade.

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Я родился в России.
Translation: I was born in Russia.

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I learned that economic wise Russia is proven to be 55 percent cheaper. Russia's food is a whole different style from the United States. Russian's environment is always cold the highest it gets up to in a day is 45 degrees.  Russia's known for meal is beef stroganoff. Russia is known for being the largest country. Russia is also suffering economically because of the wars and the isolation. I also learned that currently Vladimir Putin is the president of Russia. Russia also hosts the worlds largest railway. I also learned that in Russia there are approximately 10 million more woman then men in Russia, people believe that it's because of World War 2. Russia is home to 2/3 of the billionaires in the world. I also learned that there is a really good cafe in Russia called Cafe Pushkin and they made the cafe inside of a historical building. Russia's most popular sport is soccer also known as "football". Another cool fact I learned about Russia is that they have the worlds largest McDonalds that seats over 700 people. Russia has very unique holidays like victory day for example. I also learned that I was born on the east coast of Russia. I also learned Russia has two countries inside one continent.

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One of Russia's main rite of passage is the completion of high school or university are important moments that mark the passage into adulthood. Entrance into military service was also revered in the same way. Also getting married had the same effect.

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Ingredients for Russian Pelmeni Dough:

2/3 cups buttermilk
1 Tbsp sour cream
2 large eggs
2 cups warm water
1 1/2 tsp salt
7 cups plus 6 Tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
Ingredients for Pelmeni Filling:

1 lb ground turkey
1 lb ground pork
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 Tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, pressed
1/2 tsp ground pepper
3/4 tsp salt
How To serve Pelmeni:
1 tsp hot sauce, optional
Bring a pot of water to boil (add 1 Tbsp salt for a large soup pot, or 1 tsp salt for a smaller 4 quart pot). Add FROZEN pelmeni and return to a boil. They should float to the top, then boil for 3 mintues longer (or until meat is fully cooked). Drain pelmeni and place them in a clean bowl. Toss pelmeni with butter and sprinkle with dill (optional). Serve them warm with ketchup, sour cream or vinegar (my personal favorite).

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Pelmeni is considered a Russian delicacy.

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The current leader of Russia is Vladimir Putin. Russia's government works in the same way the US works expect for they don't have the electoral college, they go by whoever has the most votes and every vote is equal.

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This Russian monument is The Motherlands located in Mamayev Kurgan in Volgograd, Russia, commemorating the Battle of Stalingrad.

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One US dollar in Russia is worth 57 ruble in Russia.

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This is the Russian Flag. Some Russians believe that white stands for generosity, blue for loyalty and red for courage.