Russian Words + Phrases That Shocked Me As An Australian!

In this video, I share the most surprising and even shocking Russian words I’ve come across as a native English speaker living in Russia. Some of these words made me laugh, some confused me, and others — well, they were just plain awkward! From everyday expressions that sound rude in English, to words that completely change meaning depending on context — this video is a dive into the cultural and linguistic differences between Russian and English, perhaps even in their way of thinking. 00:00 Introduction 00:38 The Word That Annoyed Me 04:00 Something We Don't Have In Australia 05:53 What Russians Say on Your Birthday 08:02 Wait… We Hear Perfume? 09:10 This Word Feels Rude To Me! 11:15 Final Thoughts 12:02 Outro