The official Russian currency is Rubles (rub`li). One rouble ( o`din rubl') consists of 100 kopeek (1 kopeika - od`na (one) ko`peika). The exchange rate is 30 roubles to 1 US dollar, 35 Rubles to 1 Euro, and about 50 Rubles to 1 pound sterling.
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You step over someone's legs in Nepal and don't even realize you've committed a grave social taboo! Although most locals will excuse breaches in etiquette, wouldn't you rather be informed? Read below for a list of etiquette tips, taken from our various guidebooks, to help you navigate different parts of the world.
Living alone can have a variety of connotations. For some, it represents freedom and financial independence, the opportunity to avoid having to make compromises. However, for others living alone may be synonymous with loneliness and isolation within society.
Despite the word "International", it seems that this holiday is only celebrated in Russia, Ukraine and former Soviet republics!