55 facts about the Czech Republic through the eyes of Russians and Belarusians

1. The grammar of the Czech language is considered one of the toughest in the world.

2. The pronunciation of Czech words given to foreigners particularly difficult, since there are a number of words without the use of vowels.

3. Crossing the road on a zebra, can rest easy: drivers certainly miss you. Of course, there are exceptions, but generally prefer to stay here for a few meters away from the pedestrian.

4. Loud blow your nose in public is considered perfectly normal.

5. The Czechs are very fond of pets. Quite often you can find purebred dogs accompanied the elderly.

6. Pet is practically on every corner.

7. Meet the stray animals on the street - a rarity. Even the black cat ran across the road to you, someone's property.

8. In the Czech Republic, the highest number of smoking marijuana throughout Europe.

9. By the way, drugs are legalized (up to 15 grams of marijuana, up to four tablets of ecstasy, two grams of amphetamine and a half grams of heroin, one gram of cocaine).

10. Women are dressed modestly. The preferred practical clothing and not high heels, on which it is impossible to walk on the laid out in the center of the pavement.

11. Most Czechs understand Russian mat. Some even use. But mostly abusive words here are associated with the names of animals (cow, pig).

12. In Prague, all three branches of the metro, and short distances between stations.

13. The easiest way to get to your destination by public transport, walking, he is on schedule and on time.

14. In the Czech Republic do not understand why the Russian love sunflower seeds. However, the stories, the Czech students who stayed in Moscow happy they clicked.

15. The famous cartoon about a mole has been created in the Czech Republic. Here, by the way, you can buy souvenirs and toys as a protagonist.

16. The largest castle in Europe is Prague Castle, which is located in Prague.

17. On the outskirts of the small town of Kutna Hora is unusual church ossuary made of human bones. As the story goes, the land on which stands the church, was considered holy and everyone wanted to be buried in it. During the plague of the 14th century, peace in the land gained 30,000 people, and after every war and rebellion, this land was replenished with fresh graves. However, in the 18th century, the new owners decided to dig up the remains of the land and put them into play as the available materials for the construction of the church.

18. Each year the fifth of December is celebrated the day of Saint Nicholas (Nicholas). By tradition, the evening St. Nicholas comes to families where there are children, and the records of good and bad deeds, which he carries with him, gives gifts to children or coal. Accompany him hell in a sack which coal, and the angel who carries gifts.

19. Quite popular is considered a gem "Bohemian Garnet". According to legend, this stone has magical properties, and is a talisman for his master.

20. And, of course, Czech beer is considered one of the most delicious. Czech breweries have great success and high reputation in the world.

Writes Dmitry Koptik: I'm with friends twice traveled by car from Belarus to the Czech Republic. I want to share the features of this country, which we have noticed in the course of the trip. (Text byblack_america andwhite__america, photos fromAnfisaKosenkova).

21. To travel around the country to purchase a "vignette" - sticker on the windshield of the car, confirming that you have paid for the right to train Czech toll roads. We were traveling for the local traffic police did not stop, so they did not have to show the ticket payment. But, they say, without "vignettes" a serious penalty.

22. In the Czech Republic, perhaps, as in most Western countries, when the mean "unit", show the thumb, but not as we - the index.

23. The word «Pozor» Czech means "Caution". The first couple of times with this inscription marks fun, then you get used.

24. Prague stands on the River Vltava.

25. To get to the subway, you must buy a ticket from the machine universal for all kinds of public transport. Tickets vary by time of use. They machine prints the time of the trip.

26. Supervisors in subway cars are, but we never met.

27. On the roofs of the old houses you may see satellite dishes - it is forbidden to hang. It spoils the appearance of the old city.

28. We were told that we can not change the old windows in the double glazing.

29. Money in the Czech Republic called "Coruna».

30. In the field, close to the country roads bright carpet poppy grows wild.

31. In the evening, the city can see the big picture when addicts inject into a vein. This does not happen in crowded places of course, but especially do not hide.

32. We were told an acquaintance who lives in Prague. Here, there are two kinds of Negroes: some portfolios somewhere in a hurry to work, while others are idle with a view - it is the sellers of drugs.

33. One of the most famous Czech souvenirs - "Krotek" from the children's cartoon.

34. In Prague writer Franz Kafka was born. His image is used on a pile of gifts.

35. Water from the tap in Prague, clean and odorless. You can drink unboiled.

36. The price of beer in glass bottles in stores less than in banks. But when you pay the price somehow increases. It turns out that just the price tag is not made in the collateral value of the bottle.

37. At gas stations run by the machine immediately, and only after I pay, and without queues. Making his way through the crowd of Russian tourists standing in line at the store at the gas station, I heard about that climb out of turn.

38. When you purchase goods at the checkout hypermarket Tesco issued a coupon that reduces the price at the gas station Tesco.

39. In the outdoor cafes on the tables put pretzels with beer. The calculation for the beer, pretzels number checked if you have something to eat, it is entered in the account.

40. Chinese fast foods are served larger portions, which are difficult to eat alone is not very hungry man. But if you ask for more cutlery and pay a little extra, that portion can be divided into two.

41. The calculation of these Chinese institutions is as follows: Chinese-suited administrator with a purse in which just adds to pay for food and provides, if necessary, to surrender.

42. Smoking few people in Europe is expensive.

43. In the course of almost no one smokes.

44. In the Czech Republic is popular mineral water «Mattoni», which, unlike the usual, has a sweet taste. For interest even bought a mineral water, but in a dark red bottle: the taste of licorice root has appeared.

45. To order a set menu in the cafe is cheaper than buying the products and to cook.

46. ​​currency exchanges are looking carefully at the charges a fee, which can be very impressive.

47. It is necessary to recalculate the amount immediately after the exchange, you can easily give less money.

48. The best exchangers with zero commission, are those who keep the Arabs.

49. The course varies depending on the day of the week. Like the best day for the exchange of dollars for the crown - Monday.

50. In general, it is best to go through all exchangers to choose the best course.

51. Prostitution is allowed in the Czech Republic. Funny sounds "union of prostitutes».

52. In Prague, in the shops did not meet the usual black bread, because of which suffered greatly. Although, of course, not arguing that it is impossible to find.

53. The majority of students on excursions and exhibitions - discount. Therefore, I advise you to carry any student papers.

54. A friend told me that it looked askance at Prague's water park, where he bathed, without removing the cross. Apparently, they have since been made.

55. Czechs - friendly nation. For example, sellers in shops always say "good day» (Dobry den), «thank you» (Děkuju - dekuyu), "all that is good» (nashledanou).