Comments by "E Dennis" (@edennis8578) on "Russian Christmas Hypermarket Tour | Auchan Hypermarket" video.

  1. It's so true! That's one reason why I'm glad that here in America we have Thanksgiving, then Christmas, then New Year to look forward to, as well. It's too sad when the holiday is over and all of the celebration is over. Everything seems so drab afterward.
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  2. The yearly average pension in Russia is 16,900 rubles/month, or 202,800 rubles/year, or $5,001 Australian, per person. However, the Russian cost of living is about 1/3 that of Australia, and taxes are much lower in Russia. They get free healthcare and free transportation. Rent and utilities are extremely inexpensive, and many elderly people get free rent. In Moscow, the city provides an additional pension of about 4,400/month (as of 2017 figures). Pensioners who live alone will have a more difficult time making ends meet than those who live with family members, but that's true in the US, as well. And more than 25% of elderly Australians live in poverty. I suggest that people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
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  3. The rabbit is traditionally a helper to Ded Moroz. Vintage greeting cards and figures often feature Ded Moroz with a bunny. I have even seen wall clocks carved with Ded Moroz and his bunny helper. Sometimes the bunny is carrying a gift.
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  4. Someone on Instagram keeps posting the most beautiful Christmas decorations, but they're from eastern Europe. I've never seen anything so beautiful and high quality, but we can't get them because she never posts what company the items come from.
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  5. I don't know why you think that's funny. Scandinavian-style sweaters are popular in much of the world.
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  6. Several people have commented that the bunny is a helper of Ded Moroz, and that it's traditional to give children chocolate bunnies at New Year's. Vintage Soviet greeting cards and figurines often feature Ded Moroz with a bunny. It is an old tradition, nothing to do with the Year of the Rabbit.
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  7.  @TravellingwithRussell  Don't let them kid you. Bunnies are traditional helpers of Ded Moroz; Ded Moroz is often depicted on holiday cards and decor items with bunnies at his feet. Sometimes the bunnies are carrying pretty wrapped gifts.
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  8. It is that way in America, too. For example, Hershey, one of the largest chocolate makers, started using fake chocolate several years ago. Some of their "chocolate" products no longer contain any chocolate at all.
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  9. He is married to a Russian woman, so I'm sure that he has been steeped in Russian culture. Marketing is Russell's background, so he is most interested in filming stores.
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  10.  @scotland638  According to the Roman historians, he was. What does it profit you to choose to be a scoffer? Nothing, except your misery, and the misery you deliberately try to inflict on others. Good job.
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  11. I worry a lot more about American retailers who have started giving 40% off their merchandise as soon as it comes in. For the last couple of years, I've been able to buy first quality fall-winter merchandise in January for 90% off. I've never seen such deep discounts before at these stores.
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