The Russian Experince Party at TiasNimbas

By Sandy Ritter, MA in International Business and Marketing Management student

To be a student at TiasNimbas implies that learning is of utmost importance. However, books and lectures are only two possibilities to gain knowledge. The diversity of international students at TiasNimbas, for instance, is another chance to get to know foreign cultures and traditions. With delicious food, strong aperitifs and traditional music, Russian and Kazakh students organized a hilarious party on Friday, 5th of February in the student lounge. Following Russian traditions, guests were welcomed with bread and salt. Dumplings, Soljanka, pancakes and potatoes with meat introduced the guest to the Russian cuisine and allayed the impact of the strong Vodka Pavel served right after the guests had entered the lounge. Due to long-lasting cold winters in Russia, the food is meant to give energy and warmth. Therefore potatoes, butter and meat are mainly used for Russian food instead of fruits and vegetables. In the back of the lounge a picture show of lovely places in Russia provided a delightful atmosphere. Moreover, poster frames enabled the students and the members of the staff to “dress-up” in national costumes. The popular Russian round-circle games were a lot of fun and entertainment. It was a wonderful evening and a great opportunity to experience a foreign culture.