Russians will not usually consent to research trial involvement. There are no specific differences regarding privacy with this group. They will then decide whether or not to let the patient know. Special Clothing Warm clothing is often worn over hospital clothing to ensure that pneumonia or colds are not contracted. Like many Europeans, Russians prefer to have their largest of the three meals at lunchtime.
Diets are generally high in fat, carbohydrates, and sodium.
Lighter foods, such as soups or hot milk with honey and bland foods such as chicken, potatoes, oatmeal, and yogurt are preferred when ill. Russians enjoy chai or tea between meals. Russians tend to be very stoic regarding pain, and it may be necessary to encourage them to accept medication. Like many patients, they fear that using morphine will lead to addiction and pneumonia. It is believed that excessive exercise will cause complications such as the umbilical cord to wrap around the baby's neck, the fetus to maintain the breech position, or late birth.