Fried sausages, tattoos and wicker hearts: Russian-style romance

Feb 14 2017

RBTH

Anastasiya Karagodina

FOR INSTAWEEK

St. Valentine’s Day, which is celebrated all throughout the West, is gaining ground in Russia too. At this time of year, love is in the air everywhere — even the Moscow Metro broadcasts romantic poems by Alexander Pushkin, Mikhail Lermontov and Anna Akhmatova. Starry-eyed Russians make Valentine cards for their beloved, alongside the traditional roses and chocs. Here are some original confessions of love made by Russians and published on social media.

A post shared by marinka (@marinka__kapelka) on Feb 13, 2017 at 6:40am PST

The day begins by cooking a romantic breakfast for the “other half” — you can’t beat heart-shaped fried eggs and sausages.

A post shared by WhatsApp 0772293519 (@kojobaev.02) on Feb 10, 2017 at 10:51am PST

They've really put their heart into this one.

A post shared by @losya_13 on Feb 13, 2017 at 8:42am PST

Love is like a jigsaw puzzle — takes time to piece together but worth it in the end.

A post shared by Рузанна и Денис НЕДОСПАСОВЫ? (@dobrykh.12) on Feb 13, 2017 at 12:59am PST

Tugging the heart-strings: Russian weavers don’t just do baskets.

A post shared by Леди Ди (@ledidi333) on Feb 13, 2017 at 4:29am PST

The heart isn’t the only body part marked by eternal love

A post shared by Olika Moor (@olika.moor) on Feb 13, 2017 at 4:51am PST

When the best gift is you yourself.

A post shared by Анастасия Жадовская (@azhado) on Feb 11, 2017 at 3:59am PST

Loved-up motorists came up with an original Valentine's celebration. Flash mobs took place across Russia with drivers parking their cars in the shape of a heart.

A post shared by ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Ирина Рудакова (@irinarou) on Feb 13, 2017 at 4:55am PST

Love affects all ages.

Sometimes amorous messages are unexpected and anonymous.

A post shared by Анна Новикова (@anna_novik_) on Oct 13, 2014 at 2:21am PDT

Weddings are for declarations of love

A post shared by РЕМОНТ ПОМЕЩЕНИЙ В АНГАРСКЕ (@_titan38_angarsk_) on Feb 13, 2017 at 6:14am PST

And flowers for your sweetheart

A post shared by miss_happy (@m.i.s.s._happy) on Nov 4, 2016 at 6:51am PDT

Because love is ... love!

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