Russia

Name: Aleksei Rozhdestvensky

Age:
Country: Russia
Motto/saying: Руководитель без народа, что цветок без солнца Translation: A ruler without a nation is like a flower
without the sun
Culture: Ballet is a popular notable art form coming out of Russia.
Russia has a very visual cultural past, from its colorful folk costumes to its ornate religious symbols.
Russians are proud of their country.
Patriotic songs and poems extol the virtues of their homeland.
They accept that their lives are difficult and pride themselves on being able to flourish in conditions that others could
not.
They take great pride in their cultural heritage and expect the rest of the world to admire it.
The Russian family is dependent upon all its members.
Most families live in small apartments, often with 2 or 3 generations sharing little space.
Most families are small, often with only one child because most women must also work outside of the house in addition
to bearing sole responsibility for household and childrearing chores.
Russia has a free education system guaranteed to all citizens by the Constitution and has a literacy rate of 99.4%.Entry
to higher education is highly competitive. As a result of great emphasis on science and technology in education, Russian
medical, mathematical, scientific, and space and aviation research is generally of a high order

France
Name: Delancy Cosette Beatrice Laurent
Age:
Country: France
Motto/saying: “ Liberté, égalité, fraternité ”- Liberty, Equality, Fraternity ( motto of the French Revolution & France)
Culture: The Literacy rate in France is 99% </li></ul><ul><li>Children in France must go to school until they are 16
years old.
In France, it’s polite to say “bonjour” or “bonsoir” (good morning/good evening) when encountering someone, even if
it’s a stranger.
The double (and sometimes triple) kisses the French plant on each other’s cheeks in greeting is familiar to anyone
vaguely familiar with French culture. This kiss is called la bise.
Art is everywhere in France — particularly in Paris and other major cities — and Gothic, Romanesque Rococo and
Neoclassic influences can be seen in many churches and other public buildings.
Victory in Europe Day on May 8 commemorates the end of hostilities in Europe in World War II. Bastille Day is
celebrated on July 14. This is the day the Bastille fortress in Paris was stormed by revolutionaries to start the French
Revolution.
Food is one of the great passions of the French people.
French cooking is highly refined and involves careful preparation, attention to detail, and the use of fresh ingredients.

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It varies by region and is heavily influenced by what is grown locally.
The family is the social adhesive of the country and each member has certain duties and responsibilities.
The extended family provides both emotional and financial support.
Despite their reputation as romantics, the French have a practical approach towards marriage.
Families have few children, but parents take their role as guardians and providers very seriously.
The French are private people and have different rules of behaviour for people within their social circle and those who
are not.
Although the French are generally polite in all dealings, it is only with their close friends and family that they are free to
be themselves.
Friendship brings with it a set of roles and responsibilities, including being available should you be needed. Friendship
involves frequent, if not daily, contact.

ITALY
Name: Eleonora Giovanna Moretti
Age:
Motto/Saying:
From: Italy
Culture:
Italian is the official language of Italy .Italian is one of the Romance languages.
How to say hello in Italian: Ciao an informal term for Hello. It can also be used for Goodbye.
Christmas & Easter are major holidays. Italy is the home to the head of the Roman Catholic Church. The Pope lives in
Vatican City in Rome.
A very popular form of performing arts that originated in Italy.
"Family is an extremely important value within the Italian culture," Talia Wagner
Appearances matter in Italy.
The way you dress can indicate your social status, your family's background, and your education level.
First impressions are lasting impressions in Italy.
The concept of 'bella figura' or good image is important to Italians.
They unconsciously assess another person's age and social standing in the first few seconds of meeting them, often
before any words are exchanged.
Clothes are important to Italians.
They are extremely fashion conscious and judge people on their appearance.
You will be judged on your clothes, shoes, accessories and the way you carry yourself.
Bella figura is more than dressing well. It extends to the aura your project too - i.e. confidence, style, demeanour, etc.
The primary religion in Italy is Roman Catholic.
There are more Catholic churches per capita in Italy than in any other country.
Although church attendance is relatively low, the influence of the church is still high.
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Many office buildings will have a cross or a religious statue in the lobby.
Each day of the year has at least one patron saint associated with it.
Children are named for a particular saint and celebrate their saint's day as if it were their own birthday.
Each trade and profession has a patron saint.
The church promulgates hierarchy, which can be seen in all Italian relationships.
They respect and defer to those who are older, those who have achieved a level of business success, and those who come
from well-connected families.
Italy has given rise to a number of architectural styles, including classical Roman, Renaissance, Baroque and
Neoclassical. Italy is home to some of the most famous structures in the world, including the Colosseum and the
Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Italian cuisine has influenced food culture around the world and is viewed as a form of art by many. Wine, cheese and
pasta are important part of Italian meals.

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