Any girl from Russia loves flowers. However, some girls may pay a lot of attention to the choice of flowers you make. They believe in Russia that the way you treat flowers is how you are going to treat your woman. Giving flowers should be a pleasant experience, as well as receiving them, because a bouquet of flowers brings some special charm with them, and such moments stay in memory for a long time. So, here are some “don’ts” that will help you avoid making mistakes while giving flowers to a girl from Russia.

        Don’t buy your Russian girl carnations

       Red carnations are a symbol of war. In Russia people bring these flowers to graves of their relatives who died in a war to commemorate them. On May 9 – Russian Victory Day – thousands of people place these flowers in front of the soldiers’ graves on the Red Square in Moscow. That is why giving a bunch of carnations (especially red ones) to a girl from Russia is inappropriate.

        Don’t give her a dozen of red roses (an even number)

       Actually there is nothing wrong with the roses. The problem is about the number. In Russia they always give an odd number of flowers. Giving an even number is a bad sign, because they also place only an even number of flowers on graves. So unless she knows that in foreign countries they sell and give flowers in dozens, you risk upsetting her.

        Don’t give her 13 flowers

       Even though it’s an odd number, it is an unlucky number too, and I believe not only in Russia. So, make sure that your bouquet of flowers is an odd number other than 13.

        Don’t give her yellow flowers

       Any yellow flower is a symbol of parting or deceit in Russia. According to an old custom, if a boyfriend in Russia wants to break up in a nice and peaceful way, he gives his girlfriend yellow flowers. So don’t bring your girl yellow flowers unless, of course, you have a reason for that.

        Don’t buy old flowers

       Make sure that you buy fresh flowers because in Russia they also believe that if the man who gives a bouquet of flowers doesn’t have true, sincere and kind feelings for the girl, the flowers will not last long. Look closely at the leaf structure: if the flower leaves look rumpled on the edges and lacking water, the flowers are old.

       Of course, these are all superstitions and they may seem quite silly. But they may be helpful for the man who cares about the impression he has on his girlfriend. Even if your girlfriend doesn’t believe in any superstitions, she may have friends or relatives who may drop a careless word and upset your girlfriend pointing out some details.

       However, it’s not only the choice of flowers that matters. The things your Russian girlfriend will probably pay even more attention to is how you give her the flowers and what words you say. The process of actually giving flowers should be something to think over in advance. So, keep in mind these advices, prepare a speech and good luck!