Eastern Europe may not be as popular for mass tourism as the Southern and Western regions, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have anything to offer. These parts of the world are not only more affordable and less crowded, but they also boast rich history and diverse landscapes.
Sure, you can turn to travel videos for the sights and sounds of Eastern Europe. But if you want to have a good enough look at the unique culture, there’s no better way than these memes from the Babushka Facebook page.
If you’re an outsider looking in, these funny images can give you a solid idea of how people deal with their everyday lives through their own brand of humor. Enjoy scrolling and don’t forget to upvote your favorites!
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“The doorbell is broken. Press the chicken.”😂
If you’re not familiar with Eastern European culture, you also wouldn’t know where to start learning. Fortunately, we have resources like this interview with journalist, author, and historian Jacob Mikawnowski.
Mikanowski says the one thing that binds the region's core countries is “unity in diversity.”
Somehow… grandma’s kitchen will always beat any luxury setup.
Reminds me of something I read years ago. At a dinner party one of the guests was a world famous photographer. The host said to him "oh I love your photos, you must have a very expensive camera". The photographer shot back "I love this casserole, you must have a very expensive oven".
“There is a shared experience of the empire. Of not having or having nation-states that have intermittent sovereignty. Sovereignty that exists and then doesn't exist, or doesn't exist for very long periods and comes into being,” Mikanowski said.
Eastern European Ferrari: horsepower included.
I've actually tried to drive a car like that and I actually made it out alive 😅
Babushka knows what really matters.
Religion is an integral part of Eastern European culture. As noted in a Pew Research Center survey, they tend to be more conventional in their religious behavior and consider their faith “very important” in their lives.
The survey also revealed that Eastern Europeans are more inclined to believe in fate and reincarnation, unlike their Western European counterparts.
When Slavic science solves problems.
Eastern Europe may not get enough shine as a tourist destination, but many cities across the region have outstanding pedestrian zones. If you’re a traveler who enjoys walking around instead of taking forms of public transport, this is welcome news.
The main street in Plodiv, Bulgaria, for example, is one of the country’s most significant features. It is one of Europe’s longest pedestrian zones filled with shops, cafes, and historic architecture.
Budapest, Hungary, is another Eastern European city for people who love walking around. Váci Street (a.k.a. Váci utca) is the shopping district of central Budapest, also known as a prime people-watching spot.
But if you want to see more of the historic architecture, locals would like lead you to the Castle District. Here, you will find landmarks like the Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion, and labyrinths you won’t find anywhere in the world.
Bulgarian security.
Taxi drivers and janitors everywhere know everything. They hold the keys to civilization.
When modern safety regulations meet tradition.
Big biznis here.
Babushka-approved warmth.
Engineering, but make it Slavic.
Slavic Science.
Every Eastern European childhood memory.
Hungary
Eastern Europe living in the future.
Eastern European craft at its finest. Ostrava, Czech Republic.
In today's episode of Slavic science.
These are popular everywhere in UK. Especially farming communities
When fiber optics meets Slavic engineering.
Eastern European solutions.
I was there 3000 years ago. (I remember way before this, so does that make me ancient?)
Slavic geometry.
Slavic Science.
That is so dangerous. Everyone knows the correctly rated container to use is Chocolate Ice Cream....
Eastern Europe childhood in one sentence.
Slavic Science.
Many of these are universal truths. We are far more alike than we are different; we should spend significantly more time celebrating those similarities while honoring our differences. Humanity is a beautifully complex mess!
How much reality and how much stereotype? Perhaps it doesn't matter.
A bit of both. Especially in Poland it’s mostly an experience from the past that people below 30 probably didn't have. But most of this is definitely something I can relate to 😅
Load More Replies...Many of these are universal truths. We are far more alike than we are different; we should spend significantly more time celebrating those similarities while honoring our differences. Humanity is a beautifully complex mess!
How much reality and how much stereotype? Perhaps it doesn't matter.
A bit of both. Especially in Poland it’s mostly an experience from the past that people below 30 probably didn't have. But most of this is definitely something I can relate to 😅
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