This document compares various aspects of life in Russia and the United Kingdom such as prices, salaries, unemployment, and culture. Some key points:
- Prices for most goods and services are 15-58% higher in the UK compared to Russia. However, purchasing power and salaries are also higher, with salaries being 114% higher after taxes.
- British workers work less hours per year but have more free time as a result. Unemployment is also lower due to higher wages.
- Culturally, the UK has a constitutional monarchy while Russia has a democratic republic. British culture emphasizes politeness while Russian culture is more emotional and hospitable.
- Traditions around tea drinking also differ, with the
Comparison of living costs, salaries, and cultural traditions between Russia and the UK
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Бессонов Дмитрий
Шомахов Давид
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Учитель: Журавлева А.С.
2.
If you arrive in the UK , you will come across the fact that :
- Prices in the UK is 36% higher than in Russia .
- Rental housing in the UK is 15% more expensive than in Russia .
- Food in the UK is 58% more expensive than in Russia .
- Cafes and restaurants in the UK is 17% more expensive than in Russia .
- Prices include rental housing in the UK is 27% higher than in Russia .
- The purchasing power of the population in the UK is 107 % higher
than in Russia .
- Salaries after tax in the UK on 114% higher than in Russia .
- British work a year in much less time , so they have a lot of free time.
- In the UK, the unemployment rate is less because wages are higher .
- Consume more oil.
Comparison of Russia and Great Britain.
3.
2014 is officially the year of cross- culture of Russia and Great Britain.
England are ready to bring the curious combination of Shakespeare,
007 , Wedgwood china , Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin . In this regard,
Russia has also decided not to submit a traditional ballet and literature,
and advanced art .
In the UK, this only too happy - they love and appreciate Russian
literature , but not against to get acquainted with architecture, fashion,
design and works of new artists rebels .
4.
United Kingdom - a constitutional monarchy where the head of
state is Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen does not really rule the country ,
but it is part of the traditions of this country. Residents believe that the
monarchy promotes the unity of the country and the maintenance of
national spirit.
Russian Federation - a democratic republic in which the real power
is concentrated in the hands of the president , who is elected by the
country by voting . He has no real power and can make their own
decisions . Before the Great October Socialist Revolution in Russia there
was a monarchy and the head of state was the king - emperor, who had
the power and ruled the country .
Monarchy
5.
UK residents are polite and very often say "thank you" and " I'm sorry
." They do not talk loudly in the street. They are not pushed into buses
to take space , they buy tickets indicating the place at bus stops . The
British did not shake hands at the meeting. They are very discreet and
do not show their emotions even in the most tragic situations.
Unlike English, Russian people are more emotional , good-natured and
hospitable. In ancient times, the Russian people , leaving the house ,
leaving the door open and prepared food for the traveler , therefore
legends about the breadth of the Russian soul. Due to greater
emotionality more typical Russian openness , compassion and sincerity
in communication.
Culture and traditions of Great Britain and Russia differ significantly ,
this is due to the geographical location of countries, their history and
climate. United Kingdom, compared with Russia , a small country
surrounded by seas , the climate is humid , rainy weather is often
damp and so the British are so fond of drinking tea. Russia - a huge
country , it also has the sea, but most of the country away from them.
History of the development of British and Russian peoples also differ .
Politeness and poise
6.
In England, the tea party is a ritual . Please send out the invitation and
show venue . It also indicates the start and end of the ritual is done to
ensure that the guests could have come at any time for them. The
European house is assumed that the woman engaged in tea , so the
invitation specifies female names . On the table is served lemon on a
saucer , sugar bowl , warmed sandwiches , separate teapot with boiling
water.
In Russia until the 19th century drank tea at home with the family, and
soon there were tea places . The general large tables submitted
samovars with boiling water and a kettle with tea leaves . Tea is served
milk, cream , bagels , sugar. People quietly talking to each other , some
were playing pool . Ideally conducted outdoors .
Tea Party