Attitude of Tunisian men to Russian women. Tunisia, an Arab country by European standards. Raisins, incomprehensible to us, but typical for Tunisians

returning from distant wanderings ...

RUSSIAN WOMAN AS THE IDEAL OF THE TUNISIAN MAN

Gone are those blessed times when women's fatness was not considered a disadvantage. Today, on the planet Earth occupied by photo models, there are very few places left where the true beauty of a woman is appreciated. Tunisia is such a rare place. The local men do not deprive the attention of slender ladies, but from the sight of the stately ones they simply melt. A Russian woman of any size is beyond competition here. And to marry a Russian is to arouse general envy. Why? Girlfriend Svetlana, without hesitation, gave a simple explanation: "It's just that ours are beautiful." It is difficult to agree with this categorical statement while in Russia. Women on swollen legs with heavy bags in their hands do not look like Marilyn Monroe. But the fact is that under the southern sun, Russians bloom in two days.
Svetka and I fantasized about what kind of beauties we could turn into if we lived without exhausting work, without a hard family life, but with confidence in the future, with a well-earning husband, with a personal car in the garage at the house, with a servant who came rest on the warm sea every three months ...

In my opinion, Europeans are generally not good-looking (with the exception of blacks). However, they could look a little more attractive if at least occasionally they used makeup and dressed not so dull. But even on vacation, they neglect these simple female tricks. I used to think it was because of laziness. However, having visited their countries, I realized: Western women do not need to decorate themselves. In their homeland, they are in short supply. First of all, because the stronger sex prevails among them in number, does not sit in prisons and is not addicted to alcohol to the extent that it is common in Russia. And this is already a consequence of the high standard of living and the many years of women's struggle for their rights.

Nevertheless, Arabs highly value the character, intelligence and appearance of Russian women. In Tunisia, everyone we met, from a hotel employee to a beach bead merchant, asked whether we were Polish or Czech. Hearing the magic word "Rashn", everyone showed such delight as if they saw the resurrected Prophet Muhammad in front of them! Constantly sounded: "Russian woman from the best!" (“Russian woman is the best!”).

In shops, sellers will be happy if you let them try on, for example, a necklace. And although during the fitting, the Tunisian will stand almost half a meter behind you, you will understand why he prefers pants that are loose at the hips ...

UNCONVENTIONAL ISLAM

Most of the Tunisian population is Muslim. But unlike other Muslim countries, here muezzins do not shout from minarets, and believers do not spread prayer rugs on the streets. Islam in Tunisia has been modernized by the current president, Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, who studied at the best universities in Europe. He legislatively overturned the strictest codes of the Koran. In particular, he canceled polygamy (only in exceptional cases you can take a second wife), allowed to shave beards, smoke, drink alcohol, and have abortions.
In connection with these indulgences, young people have become loose, as the old people believe, and less and less often look into the mosque, stop observing Ramadan and have become addicted to beer. There is even theft, which is practically absent in the countries of strict Islam, where thieves are supposed to chop off their hands (in fact, they haven’t been chopped off for a long time, since there are practically no thieves).
But it seemed to me that there are still fewer thieves in Tunisia than, for example, in European resorts. More precisely, I did not see a single one and did not hear that anyone was robbed. However, just in case, I hid a couple of kilograms of jewelry brought from Russia in a suitcase under lock and key: what if the maid would mistake the pieces of iron for precious metal? There is no need to provoke a servant.

The death penalty has been abolished in these parts, but for the most serious crimes - for example, the rape of minors or disabled people - life imprisonment is awarded without the right to amnesty. For the use or distribution of drugs - 15 years in prison.

Tunisians mention with trepidation the name of the head of state, who will turn 70 next year. Ben-Ali's portraits are in almost every room - in a store, in an office, in a hotel - in the most prominent place. They explained to us that in half a century of independence, the country had only two presidents, including the current one, and both took care of the people with all their might. When the first president died at a very old age, even after his death it was not revealed that he or his relatives appropriated at least one millim from the state treasury (millim is a small coin, a thousandth of a dinar).

The standard of living of the population is indeed steadily increasing. By the way, 30% of the country's budget is allocated for health care and education. The average salary in the country is about half a thousand dollars, but doctors and teachers earn much more. The pension is 90% of the salary.

We can only envy the Tunisians, although Russia also had two presidents, including the current one.

Progressive President Ben Ali has banned women from wearing the burqa. Therefore, young Arab women are dressed almost in European style. They are, in my opinion, very nice. As for those who are older, I can not say anything: they are wrapped from head to toe in fabric, like sculptures before the grand opening. No face or figure can be seen.

By the way, especially religious Tunisians walk the streets in mules without backs on their bare feet. And men are actively interested in the legs of their compatriots. Rather, their feet painted with henna (the rest is covered). The ornament determines whether a woman is married or not. Very practical.

It is not customary for local women to visit cafes. Female employees order lunch at the office. Then the waiter comes for the dishes.
But men have been sitting at tables since early morning. And they see off the passing tourists with burning eyes.

They say that Tunisians take their spouses off to the cafes to drink coffee so that they do not get in the way while they prepare breakfast or dinner. Also very practical.

THE COUNTRY IS BREAKING FROM BRIDES AND ... Grooms

Although two-thirds of Tunisia's population is under 35, unmarried women are plentiful.
Firstly, potential suitors have been migrating to France for decades in search of work, since post-colonial Tunisia has high unemployment (officially 17%, but in reality more).
Secondly, not everyone is able to pay money for the bride. The Koran says that kalym should not be less than one dinar. But fathers perceive their daughters as a means of getting rich quick, and there are no fools to part with their treasure for just a dinar.

Parents approach the construction of the married life of children very seriously, not letting things go by themselves, as usual with us. "Small wedding" or, in European terms, engagement takes place in the presence of a narrow circle of relatives - no more than three or four hundred people. Then, during at least a six-month probationary period, the groom cannot meet with the chosen one in private, but can visit her at home, coming with gifts for the betrothed and her family members. Thus, by the time of the “Big Wedding”, the bride already has a refrigerator, TV, microwave oven, satellite dish, crockery sets, furniture sets and other things necessary for a good household. Therefore, up to 30-35 years old, a Tunisian hunchbacks for the right to bring his wife into the house, and for many years still works hard to pay off creditors.

If the girl's parents do not like any gift, the engagement may be terminated. And then the girl has the prospect of withering forever in the old maidens.

"Big wedding" does not let anyone in the city fall asleep for three days. The number of those invited sometimes exceeds two thousand. Each guest must shove money between the bride's fingers.

Very noisy fun. The zurna hums incessantly, drums and tambourines rumble. On the third day at night, a line of dozens of cars carries the bride's gifts to the groom's house. Cars, beeping mercilessly, circle the central square “November 7” seven times (in all Tunisian cities the main square is called “November 7” - on this day the “Jasmine Revolution” ended and Tunisia's independence was declared).

And the groom, who is called the Sultan during the wedding, walks to his house at dawn, accompanied by two married friends. Friends take turns whispering in his ear how to behave in bed with a woman. Playful boys are spinning around and trying to catch the words from the marriage instruction. But the musicians following the "Sultan" play so loudly that he himself hears little and understands little from fatigue.

The groom enters the house, where the bride is waiting for him, and the musicians and guests are having fun outside. Half an hour later, the newly-minted husband returns with a bouquet of flowers in his hands, which means confirmation of the bride's innocence. Everyone is overjoyed. The sun rises.

Often the groom meets his future wife only at his wedding. The bride is not chosen by him, but by his mother. Who, if not a mother, knows everything about her son? And then, the daughter-in-law also needs to choose to her liking. This is done on the second day of the "Big Wedding" - this day is called "Bride's Day" or "Henna Day". The groom and all male guests go to the "bachelor party", while the bride and her bridesmaids with henna-painted hands and feet gather separately for the "brides fair." The girls are dressed in revealing clothes so that all the dignity of their appearance is available to the views of women who specially come to look after a couple for their children. In a conversation with the chosen one, mothers find out how smart and courteous she is, then ask the neighbors what the girl's parents are, and how many donkeys and camels are in her family.

I think you already understood why divorce is extremely rare in Tunisian families.
By the way, a woman can get a divorce if she proves that her husband is passive in bed. All the property of the husband goes to the divorced. And in this, again, our old ladies can envy the residents of Tunisia.

FORGED DUREMARS

For the first time in a foreign country, you gaze with curiosity at the landscape outside the bus window on your way from the airport to the place of your upcoming habitat. The first impression of Tunisia is an endless desert in which hardworking people plant gardens and build buildings on sand and clay. Although here 40% of the country's territory is called a real desert, where only 5% of the 11 million Tunisians live.

Everywhere, even in the sandy desert, there are excellent roads. Smooth asphalt road without a hint of the "patchwork" so beloved by the Russian authorities. And on the sides of the road there are pink plastic bags with rubbish, which local residents periodically collect during subbotniks. And there are also booths with the sign "toilet". Imagine they have water flush toilets! These "amenities" are especially surprising in the Sahara.
Well, what to take from the wild children of the desert? ..

Snow-white or yellow houses, houses and houses made of stone or brick in the Moorish style - with many arches, stairs, verandas and balconies - flit along the road. The buildings are extraordinarily beautiful and do not look like one another. And hotels are like palaces from the fairy tale "A Thousand and One Nights", they delight with their splendor.

To be honest, it always becomes awkward abroad for Russian architects ...

An unusually large number of unfinished buildings, near which construction materials are lying, but workers are not visible. Guide Kostya explained that the Koran prohibits giving money "in growth" or taking it at interest. Therefore, faithful Arabs invest in building their own homes as they earn them. In addition, construction is only carried out during the cool winter months. That is why decades pass from the first brick to the erection of the roof over the house.

Most of the Tunisian population feeds on agriculture. Yes, there, as we do, there are no fertile lands and deep-water rivers, but Tunisians drill wells (often just with the help of a donkey), dig wells and diligently water their plantings.

There are 55 million olive trees in the country. And there is not a single ownerless! The tree produces 30 liters of oil per year. The more olive trees a person has, the richer he is. In the Quran, the olive is called the "sacred tree."
The owners of each olive tree, some of which are over a thousand years old, have been known since the 12th century! (And we, do we know our ancestors further than grandfathers?).

For the production of olive oil, Tunisia ranks 4th in the world after Spain, Italy and Greece. Tunisian oil is considered more environmentally friendly, since fertilizers and pesticides are never used in the country, and the fruits from the tree are harvested by hand (in Europe, they are first sprayed with a chemical liquid to make the olives fall by themselves).

Watermelons, melons, pumpkins, pineapples are planted between the rows of olive trees ...
The plots are separated from the road by plantings of cacti, dotted with fruits that are shaped like potatoes. They are called prickly pears. My friend and I called them duremars.
When the duremars ripen, they turn yellow. Then you can eat them. But do not try to pick such a fruit with your hands on occasion! Like "parents", "children" are covered with thorns. Moreover, the most insidious are tiny thorns almost imperceptible to the eye. If they get under the skin, then they give very unpleasant sensations for a long time. Locals harvest the cactus crop with heavy gloves, putting a loop on the base of the fruit. Then the thorns are removed from the duremar, for which they are processed in rotating containers with water and sand.
Before eating, these exotic fruits must be peeled off. And I highly recommend wearing gloves.
The fruit of the cactus is almost tasteless, but juicy and good for quenching thirst. They are cheap - a bucket costs 1 dinar (22 rubles). But tourists don't know this. And we didn't know. Therefore, while traveling through the sultry desert for 1 dinar, they bought 4 purified duremars. And they ate them with pleasure. Trying not to think that the Bedouin hardly washed his hands before cutting the peel ...

After the olive for the Arabs, the second most important tree is the date palm. Dates have probably tasted everything. But in Tunisia, they are incredibly tasty.
The date palm bears fruit for about one and a half hundred years, and then it is cut down. The stump produces white juice, 6 liters per day. It is believed to cure many diseases. Europeans call this juice "palm milk", and locals call it "legbi". Fermented Legby gives a drug-like reaction.

In the land of Maghreb and Habibi

When meeting a man, look at his left ear, drink tea with nuts, and look for a rose in the lake. I learned this and much more while traveling in Tunisia.

To Africa for two hundred bucks

I got to Tunisia by chance - at a press conference, which turned into a noisy buffet, one of the owners of a network of travel agencies suggested that I go to any country in the world for two hundred bucks. Of course, I agreed and the next day I was already standing at the door of his office. Sober and slightly taken aback, he nevertheless turned out to be a real gentleman and a man of his word. A few days later, at the Sheremetyevo-2 airport, I registered a ticket for a flight to Monastir airport. By the way, in the next window, the flight to Haifa was arranged by Efim Shifrin.

The flight was calm and comfortable. It should be noted that for me flying is a special adventure, I just love airplanes. Below is the earthly beauty: the snow-white peaks of the Alps, the European coast of the Mediterranean - the Riviera with neat, white hotel buildings, the blue waters of the sea ...

Country of victorious feminism

The first thing that you pay attention to upon arrival in Tunisia is the intoxicating smells of flowers: oleander, jasmine, bougainvillea. And very tall grass - here's Africa! Tunisia, I drove all from south to north. One of the countries of the Maghreb - an ancient Arab conglomerate - today is a symbiosis of a European-Arab state. Before independence, Tunisia was ruled by the French. They left behind colonial architecture, French - the second official language after Arabic - and baguettes with croissants. Islam here is not as decisive as in neighboring Algeria or Libya, the attitude towards believers is calm. There are almost no large families in Tunisia, there are two, rarely - three kids in families. Tunisian men jokingly call their homeland the country of victorious feminism. Indeed, this is perhaps the only country in the Arab world where the equality of women is guaranteed by the constitution. Girls study here, women work. And the traffic police have no right to stop a car for a violation if it is driven by a woman.

Unlike other Islamic countries, polygamy is prohibited in Tunisia. And it's not easy for a man to get a wife. A claimant for the hand and heart must be rich enough to pay the bride price and have a steady income so that the girl's parents marry him off. And the wedding ceremony is an expensive business. The bride must be provided with dresses that she must change at the wedding three times: gold, silver and silk. Previously, each bride had to have robes, and they passed from mother to daughter. Today they are rented. The rental price is about $ 30 per day, while the average salary is about $ 200 per month. As a wedding gift, the groom is obliged to present to the bride at least 3 kg of gold jewelry. Tunisia has the largest number of unmarried men aged 25-30. And same-sex relationships between men are also not uncommon.

In general, in Tunisia, there is a feeling that only young people live here. There are especially many children on the streets who feel completely independent, and young people.

Man with jasmine

Having visited Tunisia, I now clearly know who of our compatriots is the most popular. Having heard that I was from Russia, local residents, demonstrating remarkable knowledge of politics, declared: "Oh, Putin!" And when they saw our blondes, they shouted: "Hello, Anna KurnikOva!" But more often they were called Natasha.

After watching Tunisians in fez with bouquets of jasmine behind their ear, I asked one what this outfit meant. He mysteriously said: "Habibi" ("beloved") - and handed the flower, without explaining anything. Then a few more men on the street gave me this gift. Intrigued by this, I turned to our guide Sasha. He laughed, "You missed your chance to marry a Tunisian!" It turns out that this is a traditional way of getting to know each other: a guy holds out a sprig of jasmine to a girl he likes, and she herself decides whether to start a relationship. Also, by colors, you can determine the marital status of a man. If he wears a twig with flowers behind his right ear, it means that he is married, for his left one he is single. But do not reassure yourself that there are crystal-clear men living in Tunisia.

Troglodytes - ancestors of the Slavs?

Tunisia has a lot of attractions: the famous Carthage, and the Roman Colosseum in El Jem, and the world's largest salt lake Shott el-Jerid, and the unforgettable Sahara Desert, and the beautiful Atlas Mountains. And Tunisia can also be called an African "dream factory". Many popular Hollywood films have been filmed here. In the Serpent Canyon - the film "The English Patient", in the El Jem amphitheater "Gladiator" with Russell Crowe, in the town of Matmata - the second episode of "Star Wars" by George Lucas with its famous lunar landscapes. It's hard to believe, but Lucas didn't even have to build special sets - everything was already created by nature.

I was very surprised by the natives of Tunisia - the Berbers inhabiting the desert areas. They call themselves Amazigh - Berbers, or barbarians, they were called by the Europeans. Once it was a large people with an ancient history, but today there are no more than 2% of them in Tunisia. Berber blood is in the veins of world football star Zinedine Zidane and French singer Edith Piaf. Berbers still live in the Atlas Mountains, cutting down their homes right in the rock. Everything is simple inside: there is no electricity, furniture and complex household appliances. The scorching daytime sun and cold nights combine to create a comfortable temperature for living inside a neatly whitewashed cave. And you don't have to pay for gas, electricity and land rent. But no matter how poor the Tunisian is, he goes to buy fresh bread three times a day! Having decided to separate from his relatives, a young Berber is looking for a suitable hill in the vicinity and digs a large hole in its top - this is an inner courtyard. Passages-corridors and cameras-rooms are dug from a hole inside the hill. All the premises of such a house are actually underground - hence the second, Roman, name of the Berbers - troglodytes (literally - "living underground"). According to one of the hypotheses, the Berbers have common roots with the Slavs. Indeed, I saw a pair of blue-eyed and fair-haired Berbers, and the language of one of the Berber tribes is similar to Old Church Slavonic.

The huge salt lake Shott el Jerid is located in the sands of the Sahara. Surrounded by dunes, an absolutely flat surface covered with a salt crust stretches for many kilometers. Water appears here only in spring and is a thick brine of various shades. The only flower that can survive in such conditions is the desert rose - a beautiful formation of crystals of gypsum and salt. You can buy it as a souvenir from the Berbers or, if you're lucky, find it on the lake yourself. The flat surface of Shott el Jerid Lake is considered the ideal place for mirages.

Inga IVANOVA.

BUTTON: 10 Must-Do Things in Tunisia:

1. Spend the night in the underground home of the Jedi Luke Skywalker from Star Wars.

2. Drive a jeep through the sand dunes of the Sahara.

3. Find the rose of the desert on the Shott el-Jerid salt lake.

4. Visit the gladiator's chamber in the El Jem Colosseum.

5. Stay in a Berber dwelling in Matmata.

6. Inspect the ruins of Carthage.

7. Take a photo for memory at the monument to Hannibal.

8. Taste the famous date liqueur "Tibarin" ...

9.… and wonderful Tunisian green tea with pine nuts.

10. Buy excellent local olive oil.

In the photo: Fennec fox is a national symbol of Tunisia.

This Shell gas station is featured in Lucas' Star Wars.

In the cave-dwelling of a native Berber.

The main means of transportation in Tunisia are dromedaries - one-humped camels.

Why Russian women choose oriental men
Date: 14/07/2005
Topic: Tunis Tourism

Why do Russian women choose oriental men? The newspaper "Komsomolskaya Pravda" tried to figure it out.

The situation is critical: already quite civilized citizens of Russia, who have at least once been to hot Muslim countries, become convinced fans of sex with aborigines. They easily throw themselves into their arms, despite the contemptuous condemnation of their compatriots. And the scale of the national sexual disaster went beyond any decency. And this is not speculation - a harsh reality. Don't believe me? Type keywords in any search engine on the Internet, for example: "I slept with a Turk (Egyptian, Arab, Tunisian)." And right there you will receive links to numerous forums where rested ladies share their impressions - mostly positive. There are about eight out of ten of them.

As a rule, someone initiates an exchange of views. For example, on one of the sites a certain Timur posted a story about his friend. She fell for a local waiter in Turkey. And she returned to Moscow in a state of complete sexual delight. Now he is going to leave her husband-businessman, take the child and leave for Turkey - to the waiter and pleasure. Another site has a similar story, albeit with a different "semi-final".

“... My sister fell in love with a Turk after her vacation in Turkey,” writes a certain Maria. - He worked there in a hotel as a coach. She flew to him for the second time, and now he is our guest! My family and I are shocked as they make plans for the future! At 31, he has neither education nor money ... I am sure that my sister is making a mistake, and she says that they have love ... "

“It's the same for me,” a Sheila echoes to Maria. - He arrived three weeks ago, is hanging out at our house with my sister, and they are going to get married ... At the same time, not a penny of money ... But "I love - I can't" ... Beautiful words, noodles on my ears - well, a nightmare, and nothing can be done ... ”Both Timur and both frightened women turned to the virtual community for advice. Like, how to bring the lost to reason? But it was not there. The ladies are carried in a completely different direction. Most of the respondents support sex tourists. They themselves admit to similar resort romances. And they prove that oriental men are great lovers. And all the rest, especially the Russians, are worthless.

Favorites - from reviews on the forums.

Contrast with Russians is not in favor of the latter

Confessions of women addicted to the romance of the resort East “I slept with a Turk. And also at the resort. Three days later he already called for marriage. After arriving for a month I came to my senses, I could not look at Russian men ... "

“Eastern men are Turks, Arabs are potent drugs. After the first gulp, the tower is demolished. They are really different. Soft and sweet, but at the same time real men, a kind of macho. The contrast with the Russians is awesome - and not in favor of the latter. It is already the fifth year since I got hooked on Arabs. By the way, there are enough of them in Russia. I no longer perceive Russians as men. I can't sleep with them - I feel physical disgust. A year and a half ago I found exactly what I need - he is from Tunisia ... "

“I came from Turkey a week ago and lost my head over my beloved Turk. He sends me text messages in Russian in Latin letters, it's very difficult to make out something ... I live from Siberia, and he works in Alania. Courted just brilliance, manners, like a secular man. And in bed it's so simple god. I have not experienced this with Russian men ... "" I had about 20 Arabs, 7 Russians and 3 Negroes. The best of all was the Arab, the cook in the shawarma. And negros do not like. Already five years ago I deliberately switched exclusively to the Arabs. Reasons: appearance, and most importantly, it is easier to communicate with them. At first, I was generally euphoric - everyone seemed to be scorching super lovers. "

“And the most superb are the Egyptians. In bed - just tigers ... "

Just got nauseous

There are significantly fewer women with a different opinion about Eastern men. I would just kiss such a patriot! “They just have a different approach, the Turks. Southern emotional ones, they beat themselves in the chest, they say a bunch of beautiful words that our men can never squeeze out of themselves ... Any "poetry", sentimentality ... our girls melt. And, for me, it's just a set of memorized compliments ... "

“I love vacationing in Turkey, but the only thing that spoils my vacation there are the Turks. They are like mosquitoes in the Moscow region, just as numerous, mobile, annoying and obsessive. Until you send, they will never lag behind. True, the Arabs in Egypt are even worse ... "

“How low does one have to fall to lie with a Turk ?! Especially with a waiter or a lifeguard on the beach ?! The whole world knows that it is to Turkey for one-time adventures that the sexually starved part of European women travels ... "

“I know for sure that Turkish, Egyptian waiters and other servants - up to the towels dispensers on the beach - play 10 novels per season and then go to their sweethearts in winter. Many have traveled half the world in this way ... "

Men are against it. But what's the use?

Even in the virtual statements of the representatives of the strong half of the Russian population, one can hear the furious creaking of teeth “We have two very pretty unmarried girls at work, proud, you can't drive up on a mad goat ... On any drunkenness he brought one almost to the condition - he was already unbuttoning her bra, but further ... not in any! And then they returned from Turkey, and I accidentally overheard their conversation with a friend about Turkish "boys" ... I was just shocked ... "" The Turkish animator told me that their girls need to keep their virginity before marriage. Where can the young Turks go? In order not to die of masturbation, they relieve themselves with donkeys in winter. Do not believe me, you can ask the guides. So have fun, girls, have fun ... "

“Turks get to know whoever they are, for example, it is normal for them to harass a 20-year-old boy to a 40-year-old woman. They need it for one day. They do not recognize condoms, hundreds of women can miss a season, well, of course, all diseases that are only known to science. In general, do not get fooled if you do not want to reward yourself and someone else with a "gift".

SPECIALISTS 'OPINIONS

Hot oriental guys are a myth

Vadim GOLDSHTEIN, sociologist:
- The inhabitants of hot eastern countries have better preserved the reproductive instinct. It is no accident that polygamy and harems are common among Muslims. And their women are not enough, especially sexually liberated. So they attack bodies arriving from the West. But Russians mistakenly take attention to their flesh for emotional feelings. Other European women - not so naive - simply have fun to the best of their sexual hunger. After all, everyone has a chance to sleep with some Arab. Even one that men do not notice at all in their homeland. These are the ones who come back from the resorts in a special delight.

Andrey BELENTSEV, sex therapist:
- The situation on the sexual front has not changed much in recent years. Only geography has become different. Earlier, when Turkey, Egypt and other oriental exotics were closed to the bulk of Russian women, the "best lovers" were considered the indigenous people of the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus. But only because of his arrogance and obsession. And stories about some unearthly caresses and tirelessness in bed are nothing more than myths. Yes, from the sea, the sun, shrimp and fruits, hormones boil a little more. But I bet that in a week at the resort, a normally rested northerner will beat any southerner. And among the "hot oriental guys" there are actually a lot of those who suffer from premature ejaculation.

With the onset of the summer season, most people start looking for the best place to stay. The world's best resorts and exotic countries are especially popular. Tunisia is considered one of the best places for recreation, where there is everything, both for active and relaxing holidays. It is interesting for everyone to know: is it worth going to Russian tourists to relax in Tunisia?

Why should Russians go to Tunisia?

• Clean sea, white beaches, unspoiled nature and excellent climatic conditions. This is an ideal place for families with children.
• Affordable prices make Tunisia popular with tourists from all over the world. In addition to a beach holiday, you can take a course of medical therapy. Tunisia is famous for its healing procedures that restore strength and energy.
• Incredible Sahara excursions are attracting more and more outdoor enthusiasts. In addition, each excursion is carefully designed to meet the needs of each tourist. Here everyone can find something interesting for themselves. For example, you can visit the Roman amphitheater, olive groves, troglodyte caves and more. You can go on a camel or ATV trip.
• Developed infrastructure aimed at meeting the needs of every tourist. Everyone can find for themselves both a comfortable hotel and a budget accommodation option. Also in Tunisia there is a lot of entertainment for both adults and children. In other words, this is a paradise on earth where everyone can find an unforgettable vacation for themselves.
• Affordable prices and excellent service make Tunisia one of the popular destinations among tourists from all over the world, including among Russian citizens.
• In addition, most tour operators offer last-minute tours every year, allowing everyone to relax and still have an unforgettable vacation.

Why shouldn't Russians go to Tunisia?

• Compared to Egypt, Tunisia has a low level of service. That's how lucky someone is. You can get an unforgettable vacation if you choose the right tourist destination, or you can be disappointed in this country. Tunisia can be divided into tourist and local. Areas aimed at accepting the wealthy tourist are characterized by an excellent level of service. If you choose a cheap vacation, then you can meet the lack of service. It all depends on the tour operator. It is recommended to trust only leading companies with many years of experience and an impeccable reputation. This will be a guarantee of a quality and comfortable stay.
• Ambiguous attitude towards Russians. There is an opinion that Russians are not liked in Tunisia, but all because of their greed. Compared to European tourists, Russians leave less tips, and this is very disliked by the service staff. Of course, not all Tunisia is the same and you can find people who are friendly towards Russians. In most cases, it all depends on the tourists themselves and their attitude towards the locals.
• Men in Tunisia are characterized by increased attention to women, especially from other countries. Therefore, it is not recommended for young women to travel to Tunisia unaccompanied. At the same time, you should not worry too much about this, because Tunisian men are strong believers and adhere to their laws. From them you can only expect a large number of compliments and admiration for a woman.

What do tourists say?

Jenny

Tunisians are very specific, I had to work with them, I can say that they are not bad about Russians specifically, they simply divide all people into Tunisians, that is, people of the first grade, and everyone else, such as "third grade". On the other hand, if you look at the statistics, tourists do not disappear there, do not get into accidents, return safe and sound.

Igor Boldyrev

Russians in Turkey have nothing to fear. The attitude towards our compatriots is even and welcoming, and the sellers have not yet forgotten the language.

Tunisians are very friendly to their guests. They treated the first Russian tourists just like the rest. But I'll tell you this: now Russian tourists are not liked anywhere. This is the stereotype created by Russian citizens. More and more foreigners do not go to the places where the Russians rest, they are even ready to pay extra for it. Inculture, drunkenness, boorish behavior, and even about the buffets, I generally keep quiet - only the Russians take out food.

Tunisians are friendly and welcoming people. I rested alone in Hammamet at the Sentido Aziza hotel. The French, British, Germans rested in the hotel. I was alone among the Russian speakers at that time. The attitude towards everyone is equal. Outside the hotel is completely safe at all times. The attitude in hotels in Egypt and in hotels in Tunisia is heaven and earth. True, they speak little Russian (almost nothing), but a minimum of knowledge of English, and better French, plus international sign language make communication accessible and pleasant. I really liked Tunisia and Tunisians. I would like to go back there.

Natalia

The Russian people there are tourists, and the tourists bring money with them. And therefore, there can be no negative attitude towards them, do not be afraid. Especially in the tourist areas, everyone is very polite to Russians. Moreover, many graduates of Russian universities work there, so there will be no problems with the language.

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External affection for Russian ladies, however, does not prevent Tunisians, to put it mildly, openly dislike our people in principle.

Tatyana

In Tunisia, Russian tourists are treated friendly. I was in Tunisia two years ago - they just periodically flared up unrest, and in the central squares of the capital there was armored vehicles. But life went on as usual. If I asked the locals something, they always stopped and answered. There was a small problem with the language - they are more familiar with French than English, but Eastern hospitality does its job and everyone tried to help. We were very surprised by the merchants in the souvenir shops, which, unlike the Egyptians, are more restrained and civilized.

Irina

Ordinary Turks reason differently. Some, thanks to propaganda, began to see Russia as the source of their troubles.

Elena

I would like to add my review about the rest in Tunisia. I twice rested in this country in the resort area of \u200b\u200bSousse. They greeted us very kindly. The administrator spoke quite passable Russian. True, there weren't many Russians in the hotel. Tunisians were pleasantly surprised to be greeted in French and Arabic (easy to learn). All staff are very discreet. If you remember to thank the dinar (Tunisian currency), you are always welcome for the staff. Tipping is given in hand. Special attention is paid to women without men. But no one will show rudeness and impudence. This year I will go to Tunisia again. I don't feel any barrier in this country, especially knowing a little French. Be yourself polite and attentive! Tunisia will greet you with a gentle sea and generous sun!

Tunisia is a tourist destination that is very popular among those who like to relax by the sea. But, as in any country in the world in Tunisia, there are a number of national rules and peculiarities, ignorance of which can cause an awkward situation, a reason for resentment, or even worse, an insult. In order not to get trapped, going on vacation to Tunisia, and to join the culture without unpleasant consequences, we recommend that you read this article.

Refuse to kiss

Tunisians love to kiss - both with close people and with friends of friends and distant relatives of a new friend. When they meet, it is not customary for them to hug or exchange friendly glances eye to eye. Two kisses on one and the other cheek - that's what you need! In the same way, they express the longing after a long separation, and the joy of a new acquaintance, and an everyday greeting. True, such kissing is permissible only among people of the same sex. When a man and a woman meet, they will manage with a dry handshake, which seems rather unusual for a person with a European consciousness. But if you are lucky enough to come to a Tunisian wedding, then here you will have to kiss all the guests indiscriminately. Do not hesitate and smile radiantly to everyone, Tunisians love people with an open mind, as they say themselves.

Flirt on the street

What can I say, Russians, who have lived in Tunisia for a long time, would not advise responding to any claims of people on the street. Locals can be extremely intrusive in this regard. If a person decides to meet you in one of the tourist areas, then he will follow and try to start a conversation by any means. It will not be difficult for a skilled Tunisian to get you to talk and find out information about whether you have come to Tunisia for the first time, where you live and where you are going in the evening. Then he will come to you in terrible dreams ... Calls and SMS from a new friend will become an integral part of every day of your vacation. Therefore, if you have no desire to make spontaneous acquaintances, then go your own way and do not turn around. Your silence will not offend anyone much, but it will help preserve the right to personal space in a foreign country. Do not flatter yourself when you hear in your address: “Shakira, Shakira, ochen krasiva” - this is shouting to every fair-haired person passing by. Love for the Colombian singer has grown into a household name here and is promoted at every step.

Eat pork in Ramadan

It is widely known that Muslims do not eat pork under any circumstances. In addition, people who honor their faith will not put a piece of bread in their mouths during Ramadan until 8:00 pm. Tunisians limit their food and drink from sunrise to sunset. Therefore, if you suddenly found yourself in Tunisia in mid-July and took a cervelat stick with you in reserve, do not rush to eat it in public. This will doubly offend the feelings of believers. Hungry and tired Tunisians, fasting, will look with contempt at any "chewing" in the daytime. Out of respect and tolerance for another culture, it is better not even to drink water on the street. Eat what you want, but at home or in your room, and in the evening you can have an unforgettable time and visit the most popular places. After dinner, well-fed and happy Tunisians will go to listen to street concerts, eat bamboloni (donuts with powdered sugar) cooked in boiling oil right there, and go to the medina for shopping. Join us!

Ask extra questions

Don't try to find out how some Tunisians can spend whole days in cafes lazily sipping espresso. Take it for granted: they are sitting, sitting and will be sitting. Sometimes it is not even clear how this endless sitting is combined with work and where does the money for coffee come from? All street cafes are filled with local men who smoke cigarettes, drink coffee and smoke again, but this time a hookah. They think about something and occasionally exchange a couple of phrases, but mostly they just look at passers-by and cars passing by. After a couple of weeks of living in the rhythm of Tunisia, you begin to get used to this atmosphere and in your gut you feel that this is not so bad. Each time you spend more and more time in the cafe, and it no longer seems strange that the menu often contains nothing but coffee (and it costs all a dinar!) And tea. Thoughts in their turn replace each other, and what is happening around becomes more and more fascinating.

Push in a taxi

When you learn to ride a taxi according to local customs, you will be faced with two things: good and bad. Tunisians, getting into a taxi in a tourist town, say “par place” and four of them ride in one car. The driver collects other passengers along the road, therefore, in most cases, he travels along one, well-known route. The undoubted plus of this movement is its low cost. In such a situation, you will definitely not overpay and will get to your destination with a breeze in just 600-900 millimeters (less than one dinar, about 30 rubles). We must not forget about the other side of the coin - it will be cramped. Perhaps you will not always feel a pleasant closeness with a neighbor who accidentally presses you against the window. Or find yourself in the middle, between two Tunisians who are impressed by the emergence of European beauty in their area. Be kind and greet everyone: "Aslema!" ("Hello"). To the question "how are you?" answer: "Hamdullah" (stretching the sounds with emphasis). This phrase means "thank God." Even if a Tunisian is not in the best mood, but in life there is a mess, he still answers in this way, thereby emphasizing that he accepts all difficulties, because there is God's will for that.

Naked in public

In Tunisia, you will see people dressed in different ways: young people who prefer the hippie style in T-shirts with Bob Marley, men dressed like Salafis in traditional long robes, fashionable beauties in mini shorts or ripped jeans. But visitors are better off being discreet in their clothes, despite the deadly heat. Especially girls, especially in cafes, where, as we remember, the local men spend their time. Muslim women are stuffy too, but they wear long dresses and find the opportunity to look attractive. Feminine floor-length dresses, openwork transparent scarves with colorful decorations and original accessories will come in handy in your wardrobe. Tunisians will appreciate it, because each of them, wherever he works, is always dressed smartly and neatly.

Take pictures with the police

It is in Tunisia that people are drawn to take a selfie with a man in police uniform. After all, they are so cute ... These smiling, charming guys and girls do not create a frightening impression at all. Even machine guns slung over a thin shoulder are not very alarming. But the Tunisians themselves say that now the country has "such an unstable situation" that one should not distract the guards for the sake of a couple of dozen likes on Instagram.

Not love children

In Tunisia, everyone, absolutely everyone, adores children. Especially men. They try to dress their child beautifully and according to the latest fashion, carry it on their hands and indulge all children's whims. On the street you will not find angry mothers screaming at their naughty babies. The country's religion teaches parents patience and boundless love for little fidgets. Dads are happy to frolic with children both at home with their families and on big holidays. Therefore, aggression towards children is not accepted here. If you are an adherent of strict parenting and encourage your child with a whip more often than a carrot, leave your harsh habits at home. In a warm country, smile more often and take the child's tricks for granted.