In Russia, they are reserved for grieving and funerals. No matter what you choose – tulips, irises or carnations, make sure they are in odd numbers (five, seven, nine etc.). Read more: 10 common ...

In Russia, a $2.5 billion flower market, bouquets are ubiquitous. Roses are a must on a first date. An even number of flowers, particularly carnations, are laid at funerals.

A flower festival in St Petersburg marked Russia's National Day with vibrant displays. Locals and tourists attended the event at the Peter and Paul Fortress on June 12 to celebrate the occasion.

Russia regenerates 30,000-year-old flower. February 21, 2012 / 5:50 PM EST / AP MOSCOW - It was an Ice Age squirrel's treasure chamber, a ... producing white flowers and viable seeds.

"Russian spring, Russian flowers," the voice behind the camera announces. "Happy 8th of March, Dear Women!" Bolotnaya Square was a scene of major protests in 2012-13 that were some of the largest ...

Flowers for women in Russia, but not all want to celebrate. Anait Miridzhanian. Tue, March 8, 2022 at 6:49 PM UTC. 2 min read. By Anait Miridzhanian.

Russia imports a lot of cut flowers from the Netherlands. Nearly 167,000 tons in 2012 alone. That places the country as the fourth largest importer of Dutch flowers in the world. While only about ...