Introduce Russians in China.

The population is 15609. Russians are descendants of Russian immigrants. Mainly scattered in Yili, Tacheng, Altay, Urumqi and other places where Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is hiding. According to the statistics of the fifth national census in 2000, the population of Russians is 15609. Russian is used, belonging to the Slavic language family of Indo-European language family, and Russian is commonly used. The word "Russia" originated from the "Ross" or "Russ" of the Eastern Slavic tribe. In terms of racial classification, Russians belong to the Europa race (soap race). As a result of intermarriage with neighboring nationalities, the Russian ethnic group in China has gradually changed its constitution and has the characteristics of yellow race. As early as the18th century, but mainly around the19th century and the Russian October Revolution, Russians moved from tsarist Russia to Xinjiang. During the reign of feudal warlords in Xinjiang, they were called "naturalized families". The village where they live is called Guihua Village. After the founding of People's Republic of China (PRC), it was changed to Russian. Because Russians have not moved to our country for a long time, many of them have their own relatives and friends in the former Soviet Union. After the founding of New China, their relationship resumed, and many people asked to go back to their hometown to reunite with their relatives. In the 1950s, with the consent of the Chinese and Soviet governments, they were helped to move back to their hometown. In addition, some Russians have moved to Australia and Canada because they also have relatives there. So there are not many Russians in our country. Before socio-economy 1949, most Russians living in cities and towns were engaged in various repairs, transportation and handicrafts. Some people also run agriculture. Some people specialize in gardening, raising livestock and keeping bees. Most Russians in rural areas live together in ten households and form their own village. They cultivated land on the barren grasslands on both sides of the Ili River and the Tekes River. People living near pastoral areas are also engaged in animal husbandry. They were deeply oppressed by reactionary governments of past dynasties. For example, the Russian village in Tekes County was established by the Russian people after years of hard work, but later Kuomintang warlords seized their land and forced them to move to other places to farm and live. After liberation, Russians, like people of all ethnic groups, enjoyed full democratic rights. China and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region have all had representatives of Russians. Russian people actively participate in democratic reform, socialist transformation and socialist construction. Through employment, most urban residents become workers on all fronts of industry, trade, finance and health. Some Russians in Hulunbeier League of Inner Mongolia participated in local state-owned farms and became agricultural workers. Their living standards have all improved significantly. Culture and Art Russian literature occupies an important position in world culture, and its main source is the oral literary heritage left by Russian ancestors to future generations, such as long epics, nursery rhymes and proverbs. Especially at the beginning of19th century, Russian literary heritage had a certain influence on Russian culture in China. Customs The living customs of Russians in China are basically the same as those of Russians in the former Soviet Union. Russian woman, wearing a coarse blouse, covered with a sleeveless, high-waisted, double-breasted robe and a long wool skirt. Men's underwear is a diagonal collar shirt (knee-length) and thin-legged pants, wearing a fedora or a leather hat with earmuffs. On holidays, the colors are brighter. Wear tweed robes in spring and autumn and sheepskin jackets or fur coats in winter. In summer, farmers also wear simple shoes made of birch or wicker (similar to straw sandals), and in winter they wear felt boots or fur shoes. Unmarried girls wear pigtails, colorful square headscarves and earrings. Nowadays, most Russian men and women like to wear modern clothes. Houses are mostly civil structures, with wheat straw on the roof, earth walls in the courtyard, flowers and trees in the front yard, livestock pens in the backyard, warehouses and cellars. Have good hygiene habits and keep the house clean and tidy. In diet, Russians mainly eat pasta. Bread, naan and various pies are staple foods. Usually three meals a day. Chinese food in the morning and evening is rich and simple. They also like to eat fresh and nutritious raw vegetables, such as cucumbers and tomatoes, and drink white wine and beer. Another low-alcohol drink called "Kvas" is also very popular among Russians. Donkeys and horses are forbidden, and some don't eat pigs or dog meat. In terms of marriage customs, Russians advocate freedom of love and marriage, but pay attention to the right family and get the consent of their parents before getting married. You can marry other nationalities. The wedding was grand and complicated. The wedding will be held in the church, and the priest will read prayers, sing hymns and exchange wedding rings for them. Then take it back to the groom's house and hold a banquet to celebrate. Nowadays, the forms of Russian weddings in China are diversified and are developing in a simple and meaningful way. In the past, after death, Russians had to park on stools with their heads facing the gate and be buried a day or two later. At the funeral, the coffin can't go out through the gate, but should be carried out through the back door or window. There are many lines of burial, and a cross stands on the grave. Relatives will hold mourning ceremonies on the day 12, 20th, 40th and anniversary after death. Now, after the death of a Russian, a memorial service is usually held for him. Most city residents are cremated. Russians are very polite and should say hello when they meet. Or bow and shake hands. Kissing etiquette is also very popular in social activities. When visiting a Russian family, you should knock at the door first, take off your hat when entering the room, and sit in the seat provided by the host, not on the bed. When handing cigarettes to others, don't hand out cigarette cases alone. When you light a cigarette, don't light three people's cigarettes with matches; when you want a lighter, don't take the other person's cigarettes. Women must wear headscarves in front of their elders or guests to show their respect. The most solemn traditional etiquette is to greet guests with bread and salt, which symbolizes goodwill and friendship. Visitors must cut a piece of bread with a knife and dip it in a little salt before entering the room. It used to be used to welcome new mothers and distinguished guests, but now it is also used in general social occasions. Knives, spoons and spoons for eating should not be placed on the tablecloth, but on the edge of the dish. Russians avoid giving yellow gifts, thinking that yellow represents disloyalty and blue represents friendship. Religious beliefs and important festivals Russians originally believed in polytheism (animism), but in modern times, they converted to the Orthodox Church. After liberation, China implemented the policy of freedom of religious belief. Most Russians in China believe in the Orthodox Church, while more and more people believe in Christianity and have no religion. Unlike Catholicism, the Orthodox Church does not recognize the position and power of the Pope over other bishops. Advocate that all priests can get married except bishops. The main festivals are Easter, Christmas and baptism. Christmas in the Orthodox Church began on June 7th, 65438 and lasted for three days.