Fried sausages, tattoos and wicker hearts: Russian-style romance

Feb 14 2017

RBTH

Anastasiya Karagodina

FOR INSTAWEEK

St. Valentine’s Day, which is celebrated all throughout the West, is gaining ground in Russia too. At this time of year, love is in the air everywhere — even the Moscow Metro broadcasts romantic poems by Alexander Pushkin, Mikhail Lermontov and Anna Akhmatova. Starry-eyed Russians make Valentine cards for their beloved, alongside the traditional roses and chocs. Here are some original confessions of love made by Russians and published on social media.

The day begins by cooking a romantic breakfast for the “other half” — you can’t beat heart-shaped fried eggs and sausages.

They've really put their heart into this one.

Love is like a jigsaw puzzle — takes time to piece together but worth it in the end.

Tugging the heart-strings: Russian weavers don’t just do baskets.

The heart isn’t the only body part marked by eternal love

When the best gift is you yourself.

Loved-up motorists came up with an original Valentine's celebration. Flash mobs took place across Russia with drivers parking their cars in the shape of a heart.

Love affects all ages.

Sometimes amorous messages are unexpected and anonymous.

Weddings are for declarations of love

And flowers for your sweetheart

Because love is ... love!

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