#Russia Who are they, Russian Babushkas and why Russian kids are so close to their Babushkas? Over 21 million of older Russian women make an important part of the society and are affectionately called babushkas. This russianism is now understood in many languages along with the words sputnik or borcsh. The word babushka can hardly be translated because of the unique character of the Russian female archetype of the older woman. It includes the mildness and power, wisdom and naivety. Her contribution to the family is immense. Many children who were born in Soviet (or post-Soviet) country never had a nanny and were raised by the grandmothers. Still since almost all mothers have to return to work when the child is 1-3 years old, the kids have to be put in the nursery or left with someone from the family. This special someone is usually a grand-mother. Quite often a grandmother-to-be would retire when her first grand-child is born. So she will be the one to spoil, teach, and congratulate the first. The first fairy tales are told by a grandmother and the most delicious borsch and piroshky are tried at her kitchen. Taking to school and additional lessons, checking homework and making new year costumes, teaching to read, swim and play chess is what grandmothers are often relied on for.
Posted on: Sun, 21 Sep 2014 18:35:41 +0000
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