Magnitogorsk Fiori Fiorista

Russia’s steel capital city Magnitogorsk is the place where Europe and Asia meet. Many people are puzzled why it has not yet been the administrative and business center of oblast being the second largest city in the region. Plenty of people commute from Asia to Europe and vice versa for work each day. The whole life of any local dweller is split between two poles. So, no wonder why Russian famous writer Maxim Gorky famously wrote that, quote, “every Russian here has two souls – one originating in Asia with its superstition, and the other in the West with its worship of education”.
And he was right. Russians are still very sensitive to various omens. And even the Communist party failed to stamp out faith in them. Telling about the Flower superstitions of Russians is especially riveting as almost all of them have remained unchanged since the medieval times.
Thousands of flowers are delivered to each Russian city every day. And Magnitogorsk is no exception. So, it would be wise to know Russian flower culture in order not to get messed.
Don’t bestow red poppies on your beloved. These flowers are extremely tender and petals are shed very fast. They symbolize weakness, blood and loss. So, keep your lady away from poppies. The irony is that poppy seeds have diametrically opposed meaning. They are often used on Slavic magic.
Calla lilies look gorgeous. Plenty of girls love them. However, do not give such a bouquet as soon as a wedding ceremony finishes completely. It is a bit hazy but these flowers are associated with a divorce. You would be better off without an unpleasant present. Some women also believe that yellow flowers will lead to a break-up.
If you bring a bunch of flowers to your girlfriend’s house, make sure you have already bought another one for her mother. This time don’t go full Casanova. The more conservative you are, the better.
And the last but not the least. Russian girls and women love bouquets where the work put in. Be generous if you really want to impress her.