25 wonders of the USSR, who simply "Crazy" to foreigners!

You probably will not once heard that Soviet intelligence did not understand. This is most likely a consequence of the era of complete isolation of the Soviet Union from the countries of far abroad.

Here are some curiosities of the Soviet and post-Soviet era, a "Crazy" foreigners:

1. Birch sap
Yes, foreign citizens can hardly understand this tasteless drink with a slight taste of plywood.



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2. Kvass
Let initially kvass was not only the Soviet drink, and it was invented in ancient Egypt, you hardly can find it on the territory of modern Egypt, Iran or any other foreign countries.



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3. Seeds
This popcorn, sunflower seeds and to whom. Just try this product infectious foreigners will be able to understand how "our" has managed to eat sunflower seeds.



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4. Boiled condensed milk
Even now, when the store you can easily buy a ready-cooked condensed milk, we still think it will be safer to cook this delicacy own. Abroad you can also buy caramelized condensed milk, but this dessert really does not taste remind you of your childhood.



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5. Pionerbol
The name speaks for itself. This distorted form of volleyball for many of the foreign guests poorly understood.



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6. Knock on wood, so as not to jinx it.

It has long been known that the pagan beliefs deeply rooted in the Christian tradition of the Soviet Union. Few of the inhabitants of distant foreign countries liberal superstition understand contemporary post-Soviet man.



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7. Sit out on the track
Sitting on the track in silence man can only "Soviet" education. Think, for example, the American comedy "Home Alone." Our mind nevozvozhno understand parents who repeatedly, going in a hurry, forget the baby.



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8. Old New Year
As a child, you probably thought himself as the New Year may be old. But residents of the CIS countries is not so puzzling dualism. But foreigners this oxymoron is utter confusion.



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9. The address on the envelope on the contrary
Soviet propaganda that is put into the center is not the individual, and the benefit of the state, even influenced the shape of the filling data on the envelope. Initially, select where your sending a letter, and then you can and remember to whom you want to send it. In foreign countries, first specify a name, then the destination address.



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10. "What? Where? When? "And" Drink »
The Soviet people - socially active person. So everyone had to choose a niche, what he would like to occupy in Soviet society. And any club for intellectuals "What? Where? When? "And the club for lovers of good humor" KVN ". It does not say, but the good old shows were much more original and distinctive than the modern "Star Factory».



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11. Avoska
Compact, practical and cheerful! For the first time the name of this unusual bag could be heard in the monologue Raikin in 1935: «But it's string bag, - said his character is waving this bag - Perhaps a minute I'm in it anything today I bring home ».

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12. Coasters
What no one could accuse the inhabitants of the Soviet Union, so it is excessive practicality. When the glass was expensive, it was still true. But now?! Now holders - the main attribute of traveling on the train.



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13. March 8 and 23 February
Although few people remember the original essence of the holidays, even the most skeptical boys and girls are waiting for gifts, cards and greetings these days.



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14. Pine nuts
This gift Taiga forest is considered almost a delicacy overseas.



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15. Brine
Foreigners can only envy our knowledge of the secret recipe to fight a hangover.



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16. Doors that open inward
You think there is no logic to open doors inside? Residents of the snow-covered post-Soviet regions do not think so still!



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17. Buckwheat
Although you can find buckwheat in natural food stores in the US and Europe, but due to the chemical treatment, it is tasteless beyond recognition. Only the Soviet people can appreciate the bitter taste of buckwheat.



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18. Coloring eggs onion skins
Practicality and once again practical! Cheap, beautiful and is particularly tasty!



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19. Activated carbon
Only here you will be able to get rid of stomach problems, taking chernyuschie not very aesthetically packaged, soiling her mouth and fingers pills.



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20. Vocative
This phenomenon is typical of many Indo-European languages. In Russia, the vocative case can only be found in colloquial speech: «Natasha, and, Natasha!». In the Ukrainian language, for example, vocative still exists. That's right, for instance, does not refer to a girl «Natasha» , and «Natasha».



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21. "Retona»
There was this very practical and compact wonder machine in Tomsk. "Retona" has many advantages as compared: it is very quiet and compact, and most importantly, you will not have to fill the neighbors below.



Photo: Retona

22. Bath broom
A bundle of dry twigs - nezamenimmy attribute to relax in the Russian bath. Who, if not us, it's clear.



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23. Footcloths
This natural substitute for synthetic shoe is a real exotic for today, coming to us tourists.



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24. Turnstiles
Only we have the turnstiles operate on the principle of carnivorous plants. First, they create an appearance of complete freedom and security. But any attempt at illegal entry into their jaws are closed.



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25. Zelenka
It is a magical remedy it has in each apartment of the former USSR. Treats for all. Guaranteed!



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