AU PAIR CULTURE QUESTS
RUSSIA
Asia
Capital: Moscow
Languages: Russian, many minority languages
Flag of Russia 
Diet
- Most young people in Russia eat meat.
- Vegetarianism is becoming more common.
- A typical Russian diet includes a lot of potatoes.
Religion
- The most common religion in Russia is Orthodox Christian.
- Most young people in Russia do not practice their religion regularly.
Telephone & Internet
- Most homes have a telephone, and applicants have access to a computer and the Internet.
- Family members may not be able to take a message in English from a potential host family.
“By inviting a person from another country to join our family, live with us, and learn about our culture, we actually learn so much about ourselves, how our own culture and way of life appear through the lens of someone new.”
Belle, host parent
Massachusetts
“The flexibility the program affords us is outstanding. With other child care options, I always felt I was accommodating their schedule instead of my own.”
Jill, host parent
New Jersey
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