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Etiquette-Staying at a Russian's place

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808surfsniper Just Starting Joined: 09 Jun 2009 Posts: 4 Location: North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii	Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:22 am    Post subject: Etiquette-Staying at a Russian's place Here's my situation: I hope to visit Russia next year; one of my good friends used to date a girl from Russia (let's call her "Katya"), and gave me her contact info (they are still on good terms). I have never met her in person, so I have a question: in Russian culture, would it be rude if I asked her if I could stay at her place, or at relatives place? I would offer to pay of course, and bring a gift if she lets me stay. Большое спасибо
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IREN Frequent Guest Joined: 03 Mar 2009 Posts: 61 Location: Россия, Москва	Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 12:55 pm    Post subject: 808surfsniper Your good friend can ask about it at "Katya". It will be more pertinent
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european Frequent Guest Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 49	Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:09 am    Post subject: Apartments in Russia are often very small (one room and a kitchen). So maybe no place for visitors, but you can always ask.
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