Short, honest answers to the questions people most often ask when they search for "Rissian". The key point first: "Rissian" is a common misspelling of "Russian", so every answer below is about the real Russian subject. Click a question to open its answer, and follow the links for the full guides.
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The Word "Rissian"
What does Rissian mean?
"Rissian" is a very common misspelling of "Russian". It is not a separate language, country or people. Someone searching for a "Rissian manicure" or "hi in Rissian" means the Russian manicure or "hi" in Russian. Our page What Is Rissian? explains it in full.
Why do people spell Russian as Rissian?
The i and u keys are next to each other on a keyboard, so it is an easy typo, especially on phones. Some people also spell the word the way they hear it in quick speech.
Are Rissian people the same as Russian people?
Yes. "Rissian people" means Russians, an East Slavic people and the largest ethnic group in Russia. Russia is also home to many other ethnic groups, such as Tatars, Bashkirs and Chechens. Learn more in our guide to Russian culture.
Is Rissian the same as Prussian?
No. Prussian refers to Prussia, a historic German state. Russian (misspelled Rissian) refers to Russia.
Language
How do you say hello in Rissian?
The polite, all-purpose hello in Russian is Здравствуйте (ZDRAST-vuy-tye). With friends and family you can say Привет (pree-VYET), which means "hi". See how to say hello in Russian and how to say hi.
How do you say thank you in Rissian?
Thank you in Russian is Спасибо (spa-SEE-ba). "Thank you very much" is Большое спасибо (bal-SHO-ye spa-SEE-ba). More in how to say thanks in Russian.
What alphabet does Russian use?
Russian is written in the Cyrillic alphabet, which has 33 letters. Our English to Russian phrase guide gives each phrase in Cyrillic with an easy pronunciation.
Food & Drinks
What is a White Rissian?
A White Rissian is the White Russian cocktail: vodka, coffee liqueur and cream served over ice. It is not from Russia; the name comes from the vodka. See how to make a White Russian.
Is Russian dressing from Russia?
No. Russian dressing is an American condiment, usually made from mayonnaise, ketchup or chili sauce, horseradish and seasonings. See our Russian dressing guide.
What are the most typical Russian dishes?
Well-known dishes include borscht, shchi (cabbage soup), pelmeni (dumplings), blini (thin pancakes), pirozhki (filled buns), buckwheat kasha and Olivier salad. Browse our Russian food guide and Russian drinks guide.
Culture
What are the main Russian holidays?
The biggest are New Year (31 December to 1 January), Orthodox Christmas (7 January), Maslenitsa (the week before Lent), Easter, International Women's Day (8 March) and Victory Day (9 May).
What does the Russian flag look like?
The Russian flag has three equal horizontal stripes: white, blue and red. There is no official meaning for the colours. See our Russian flag guide.
Things Named "Russian"
What is a Rissian manicure?
It is the Russian manicure: a "dry" manicure in which a trained technician uses an electric file to remove dead skin around the cuticle, then applies gel polish very close to the cuticle line. Choose a licensed, experienced technician. See what is a Russian manicure.
Is a Rissian Blue a cat?
Usually, yes: the Russian Blue is a cat breed with a dense silver-blue coat and green eyes. "Russian blue" can also mean a grey-blue colour or blue-and-white Russian ceramics. See the Russian Blue cat page.
Are Russian Blue cats hypoallergenic?
No cat is truly hypoallergenic. Russian Blues are often said to produce less of the main cat allergen, but people with allergies can still react to them. Talk to a doctor before adopting if you have allergies.
What is a Russian twist?
Most often it means a seated core exercise in which you lean back slightly and rotate your torso from side to side. See our Russian twist guide.
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