Why is a mother’s tear at a Moscow wedding not about happiness? A look inside the unwritten code of Russian marriage, where a wedding is less a contract and more a fierce test of survival. Dive into the drama of the three essential toasts.
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Ever notice the Western obsession with subscription fees? That’s what always strikes me about the Western approach to life. But in Moscow, a predictable financial bedrock isn’t the rule—it’s a rare, collectible antique. We break down the average Muscovite’s monthly ‘running costs,’ from the unlimited transport pass to a paid AI that costs less than a cup of coffee.