Roses are Red, Violets are Blue...
Russians take their flowers seriously. After all, flower shops are open here 24 hours a day. I don't think I've ever seen a florist open 24/7 in the States. But, here you can purchase цветы at any time of the day or night. They are so serious about reminding people to purchase flowers that a store near our bus stop has a lady standing outside - in ALL weather - announcing on a loud-speaker which flowers are for sale, or maybe why you should buy some. Of course, I don't know what she's saying, but I have heard the word "Роза" which means rose. Translation - "Salon of flowers" I asked myself why they would have these shops open 24/7. Of course, the first explanation that comes to mind is for the guilty husband, coming home late and needing a peace offering for his wife, who is sitting at home waiting for him. Florist in our metro station After doing a little research, I found that, yes, flowers are a big part of Russian cultur