National outfits. Folk costumes of the peoples of the world

Folk costumes around the world

Our world is inhabited by a huge number of peoples who have their own traditional costumes. We know about many of them, but we have never heard of others, for example, tribes. But, it is by their side that one can determine which people these or those people belong to.

Here, take, for example, Georgia - there the traditional costume is chokha, in India it is, in China - qipao. From the costume you can learn a lot about a person, his attitude to religion, financial condition and status.

Features of folk costumes

All folk costumes of the world have their own characteristics. For example, the Georgian national costume was formed in Tbilisi, the capital. The main feature of the Georgian people is the ability to dress elegantly. Despite the position in society, the nation adhered to a single style, so it does not matter whether the girl is from a noble family or is the daughter of an ordinary artisan - the costume had to be elegant and emphasize grace. Women's costume consisted of a long fitted dress with a flared skirt. The sleeves were usually up to the elbow, under which original hand-embroidered armlets were put on. A belt made of cloth was tied around the waist of a woman, which was decorated with beads, embroidery, pearls and gold threads. Also, all women had to cover their heads.

Japan, the land of the rising sun, is also famous for its original and exquisite outfits. A traditional outfit from the second half of the 19th century is the kimono. Kimono hides not only all the flaws of the figure, but also dignity. The Japanese believe that the fewer bulges, the more ideal and beautiful the constitution of the body looks.

Qipao is a Chinese folk costume. This outfit is distinguished by its grace, as it emphasizes female attractiveness and femininity. The dress has a fairly simple cut, but the peculiarity of the outfit is the presence of a stand-up collar. The edges of the dress are trimmed with gold ribbon, and the main decoration is the presence of a traditional ornament.

As you can see, each nation has its own traditions, which also apply to clothing. In the gallery below you can see the outfits of different peoples of the world.

People of all nations honor their customs and traditions. They were created for centuries, changed under the pressure of circumstances, forgotten and revived again. One of the main traditions of any nation is the wearing of national clothes. For some nations, it is so original and beautiful that its appearance makes you want to learn more about the culture of these people. Women's costumes are especially striking in their splendor, because women have been fashionistas at all times and in all countries. In this selection of photos you can see the most interesting options for women's clothing from around the world.

India
The traditional dress of Indian women is called sari. These are incredibly feminine, very beautiful clothes that gracefully follow all the curves of the female body. Depending on the region of the country, it may vary in type, materials and embroidery pattern.

China

The national dress of Chinese women is called qipao. This long dress is most often red and golden yellow. It is these colors that are considered in China as symbols of prosperity and wealth.

Mongolia

Mongolian national clothes were formed under the influence of a nomadic lifestyle. It combines elements of several cultures, namely: Russian, Chinese and Tibetan Buddhism.

Kazakhstan

In the national clothes of Kazakhstan, you can also find elements of the culture of neighboring peoples. The embroidery on their costumes combines the features of Russian, Tatar, Kyrgyz and Turkmen cultures. Currently, the culture of Kazakhstan is being revived after a long destruction of its national traditions in the 20th century.

Japan

Kimono is the national costume of the Land of the Rising Sun. It highlights the shoulders and waist, hiding figure flaws. In the view of the Japanese, the ideal constitution of the body is the one in which there are the least bulges and irregularities.

Saudi Arabia

The traditional dress of the women of the Arabian Peninsula is called abaya. This is a soft outerwear. Abaya is a cross between a cloak and a loose dress. The color of the abaya is almost always black.

Azerbaijan

Traditional Azerbaijani clothing is based on simplicity of cut and richness of decoration.

Korea

The traditional dress of Korean women is called hanbok. It is sewn from bright monochrome fabrics. Hanbok usually consists of a chogori (blouse or shirt), a jacket and a long skirt.

Russia

The national costume of Russian women traditionally consists of a shirt, a paneva (loincloth), a sundress, a belt, shoes, a headdress and jewelry. The famous Russian headdress - kokoshnik - was borrowed from the Finno-Ugric peoples in the 13th century.

Ukraine

The Ukrainian women's costume is an embroidered shirt and one of the options for waist clothing - a derga, a reserve or a plash. In cold weather, the outfit was supplemented with sleeveless jackets, which were called corsets or kiptars. Various caps were put on the woman's head, covering them with a long scarf.

Bulgaria

The women's national costume in Bulgaria is a dark woolen sundress called a sukman, a white shirt in the form of a tunic, a colored belt fastened with a heavy buckle, and a bright colored apron. The shoes are made of rawhide and are usually worn with woolen stockings decorated with different patterns.

Vietnam

The Vietnamese women's national costume is called ao dai. It is a dress with two slits, which is usually worn over pants.

If you want to get acquainted with the culture and life of a certain people, then you should start by analyzing their national costume. Here, every detail is full of symbolism - color reflects the emotions of people, prints - the nature and life that surround them, accessories - show a vision of beauty. So, which outfits are the most interesting? Let's start!

1. India. The traditional dress of Indian women is the sari. In appearance, it resembles a long dress with a sleeve that goes down to one arm, but when unfolded, it is just a rectangular piece of fabric, the length of which is 5-10 meters. For decor, embroidery of sequins and gold threads is used. Sarees are worn with a special blouse called a choli.

2. Korea. Korean women wear hanboki costumes, which consist of a light-colored jacket (chogori) and a long skirt (chima) that can be quilted, single-layered or double-layered. An obligatory element of a hanbok is a ribbon collar attached to the bottom of the jacket. Silk shoes with embroidered floral patterns complete the look.

3. Japan. Women in Japan have long worn long robes with wide sleeves, which in everyday life are called "kimono". To emphasize the figure, a wide obi belt is used, which is wrapped several times around the waist. By the way, the traditional kimono consists of 12 parts and in order to dress it you have to resort to the help of other people.

4. Indonesia. The classic Indonesian costume consists of a women's shirt (baji) worn over a special front pleated skirt (kain or sarung). Cain is sewn from ordinary cotton fabric embroidered with silk threads.

5. Norway. Traditional Norwegian peasant costumes are called "bunad". The design of the costume is quite complex, complemented by a variety of pewter decorations and embroideries. The women's bunad consists of an embroidered skirt, shirt, vest and stockings. Depending on the region of residence, the pattern and color of the embroidery changes.

6. Kazakhstan. The attire of Kazakh women consisted of the following components: upper shoulder clothing (reminiscent of a camisole or robe) and wide trousers. In the 18th century, red and blue colors prevailed, but over time, dresses began to be sewn from fabrics of other shades. An indispensable attribute was a special bib that covered the girl's naked body. It was embroidered with ribbons and beads.

7. Peru. The most common outfit is considered to be a poncho, decorated with a geometric pattern and a wide flared skirt that reaches mid-calf. As a headdress, a "fitter" is used - a hat that is attached to the back of the head with an elastic bandage.

8. Tajikistan. Differs in bright colors and an abundance of interesting patterns. Women wore dresses of a tunic cut, in the countryside - made of smooth fabric, in mountainous areas - embroidered with silk. Under the dress were worn wide harem pants with a slouch at the ankle. The head was covered with a skullcap or scarf.

9. Ukraine. The most memorable feature of the Ukrainian folk costume is the embroidery that adorns the shirt, waistcoat, skirt hem and belt. By the pattern of the shirt, you can even determine where it comes from (each region has a certain combination of colors) and what was washed away in the pattern. Coral beads and handmade wreaths were used as accessories to the Ukrainian dress. Currently, Ukrainian vyshyvanka is very popular among people of all ages and is worn even to work.

From time immemorial, long before the discovery of America by Columbus, numerous tribes of an amazing and mysterious people, very strong and hardy, lived on this land in harmony with nature. There were about 400 different tribes in North America alone. Some of them were hunters, others were warriors, others were engaged in cattle breeding and farming... Accordingly, they all had different lifestyles, traditions, culture. Each tribe had its own, different from the others, traditional style of clothing, although they had much in common in clothing.

MEN'S CLOTHING

The men of many tribes often walked bare-chested and wore only loincloths (esh) made of leather.

As for the inhabitants of the plains, eastern and northern regions, they wore significantly more clothes.

Traditionally, clothes were made from the skins of deer, antelopes, bison and other animals, and decorated with feathers or porcupine quills. Later they began to use beads in large quantities. From the skins, the Indians were able to make very soft and durable leather, from which they later sewed clothes, shoes, and much more. At the same time, each tribe kept its secrets for dressing skins.

Of course, the clothing of the Indians varied depending on the weather and destination.
In summer, they wore shirts made of deer skin, and two separate cloth trousers, called leggins, were attached to the belt.

They also had sheepskin ponchos and woolen blankets.

For hunting, they put on the most simple and comfortable clothes, but for solemn ceremonies and rituals, as well as choosing a bride for themselves, they tried to dress in such a way as to look rich and beautiful.
How smart a warrior's clothes would be depended entirely on his merits on the battlefield. The shirt and leggings were decorated with embroidered ornaments using porcupine quills or beads, as well as fringes either from strips of leather or from ermine skins.

In cold weather, there was nothing warmer and more durable than a cape or cloak made of bison skin.

If it was a whole skin, then it was thrown in such a way that the tail was on the right hand.

In the 19th century, under the influence of white people, the Indians greatly changed their traditional style of clothing - they began to sew their outfits from velvet, silk, using satin ribbons, and also began to wear the clothes that they saw on Europeans with pleasure, they especially liked hats, vests, uniforms, scarves, shawls…

WOMEN'S CLOTHING

Women usually wore a long skirt with a shirt, robe or tunic, or a long dress with or without an underskirt.

A typical women's clothing was a sleeveless cube dress sewn from two elk skins with slits for the arms.

In cold weather, a cape was used for warmth.

All women were skilled craftswomen, they sewed all the clothes for themselves, and for men, and for children. For work, they used home-made improvised machines. Ready-made clothes were decorated with drawings, various items - bells, coins, shells, animal teeth, as well as embroidery and fringe. Feathers were of particular esteem. Passion for jewelry is in the blood of the Indians, and in addition to decorated clothes, both men and women liked to wear a wide variety of necklaces, rings, bracelets - both on their hands and on their feet.

INDIAN SHOES

For the Indians of North America, there are no better shoes than moccasins, we can say that this is their national treasure.

Moccasins are also sewn from animal skins, and very often they are decorated with drawings, embroidery, feathers, beads. They can be higher, lower, they can be with soft or hard soles - depending on what they are to be used for.

For cold weather, moccasins are sewn with fur inside.

Moccasins are often used in tandem with leggings, especially if they are going hunting. Leggings resemble leggings familiar to us, they are also pulled over the ankles.

HAIRSTYLES

All Indians, both men and women, wore long hair, which was usually intercepted with a strap or bandage.

And the most common hairstyles were braids.

The same feathers were often used to decorate hairstyles...

HATS

Each tribe had its own sacred animal, the tribes often called themselves that - a tribe of a wolf, a crow, a bear ... Often the Indians also wore appropriate headdresses.

The Indians attached great importance to their headdresses; eagle feathers were most often used to decorate them.

Warrior hairstyles

1.Warbonnet hats

Warbonnet is a very beautiful and well-known headdress made of several rows of feathers. Its owners could only be men - leaders and warriors.

At one time, it was invented by the Indians of the eastern forest regions. Feathers for warbonnets were selected very carefully - by size, by color. In general, they preferred to use very beautiful feathers from the tails or wings of young golden eagles.

It took several months to make one piece.

A lot of feathers were required, then there was even such a profession in the tribes - "Catcher of Eagles".

2. Headwear Roach (Roach)

Although Warbonnet was very beautiful and popular, it was not very practical - it was inconvenient to fight in it. Much more comfortable was a headdress called Roach. It was a tuft or comb of hard quills of a porcupine or hard hair of a deer, elk, or horse fixed on the head. The needles and hair used were often dyed in bright colors and, of course, decorated. Usually feathers.

- a country that has everything. You can travel endlessly along it, admiring the incredibly beautiful nature, admiring the monumental buildings of our time and unique historical monuments. All advanced technologies originate here, New York and Hollywood are located here. The United States of America is a real state of the XXI century, which leads the whole world.

As for recreation, it is truly diverse here. First-class beaches, great ski resorts, major cultural centers, casinos and entertainment, untouched nature and bustling cities that never sleep - you are sure to find this and much more when you travel to the USA.

Needless to say, transport in America is well developed. The most popular means of transportation between cities is airplane. Domestic flights fly very often, and even provincial towns with a small population have their own airport, from which several flights depart daily for large metropolitan areas.

Works in many cities metro. The largest networks are presented in New York and Washington, where you can get underground transport even outside the city.

And yet more important is bus service. The largest carrier company - Greyhound - with its routes covers not only major cities in the United States, but also many important centers of Canada.

Railway transport in the States it is not in great demand, especially considering the fact that tickets are expensive. Their price is comparable to the price of air transport.

And yet the most popular vehicle in the United States are private cars. It will be quite profitable to rent a car, and it is best to do it right at the airport, where prices are about 25% lower. It is unprofitable to travel by car in large cities such as New York and San Francisco due to the fact that there are few parking spaces, but the traffic is just crazy.

But between the cities there is a huge number of highways, the most famous of which is Route 66. This highway, which is four thousand kilometers long, is considered the mother of all American roads and personifies the desire of the people to unite. It connects the two ends of the city in different parts of the country - Los Angeles and Chicago.

Electricity in the country

The electrical network in the United States is arranged somewhat differently than in Russia. Mains voltage in America 120 Volt, and the sockets themselves are designed for plugs with three pins, two of which are flat. In older homes, there may still be sockets for plugs with two prongs, but they are also flat and located closer to each other than in our usual plugs. Sockets of this type have ceased to be installed since 1962.

In almost all homes in the States, two electrical circuits are supplied in antiphase, which allows you to get a voltage of 240 volts. Air conditioners, washing machines, electric stoves and other powerful energy consumers operate from such power sources.

Visitors are advised to purchase adapters, which are sold both here and in America, as well as on sites like Amazon. It is best to stock up on such adapters in advance, especially since they are inexpensive. If you intend to move to the States, then it is better to leave most of the equipment at home. Hair dryers, irons and other household items can be bought already in the US.

Holidays in the USA

The people of the United States pay great attention to their national holidays. Let us dwell only on the most important of them, the celebration of which is enshrined at the federal level.

USA Independence Day(Independence Day) is celebrated every year on July 4th. It was on this day in 1776 that the famous Declaration of Independence was signed, which proclaimed the freedom of the States from Great Britain. This day is considered the country's birthday. Americans call this day simply - "Fourth of July". The celebration covers all cities, accompanied by fireworks, concerts, carnivals, parades, fairs and other public events. Performances on this day have a patriotic bias. July 4 is an official holiday for all federal institutions.

Thanksgiving Day(Thanksgiving Day) is celebrated in the United States every fourth Thursday in November. This holiday is also a public holiday in Canada, where it is celebrated in October. In the States, this day, often referred to simply as Thanksgiving, kicks off the entire festive season that continues into Christmas and the New Year. Traditionally, Thanksgiving is celebrated in the family circle, several generations gather under one roof, and everyone says thanks for all the good things that happened to him in life. Since 1927, New York City's largest department store, Macy's, has been organizing a grand Thanksgiving parade with inflatable figures of various characters in honor of Thanksgiving Day. The ceremony of inflating these toys takes place the day before.

Christmas(Christmas) in the United States is celebrated on December 25, as enshrined in the tradition of Catholicism. This is one of the most international holidays in America, which reflects the traditions of different countries. For example, the custom of singing Christmas carols came from Great Britain, and Christmas trees are decorated according to German customs. In the United States, it is customary to decorate their homes with Christmas symbols and cook a turkey for dinner, and the film It's a Wonderful Life starring James Stewart is shown on TV. And do not forget that the traditions of celebrating Christmas differ depending on the region. For example, there is no snow in sunny Hawaii, and Santa comes there by boat.

Martin Luther King Day(Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) is celebrated on the third Monday of January and has been an official public holiday since 2000. It is dedicated to the most famous fighter for the rights of African Americans. On this day, schools, banks, the postal service and US offices do not work, and television broadcasts the famous speeches of Martin Luther King.

National clothes in the USA

If you think a little about the history of the United States, you can remember that the country's population consists entirely of emigrants. At first, Europeans came here to start a new life in the New World. Then, in the era of the colonists, the southerners brought slaves from Africa; people often come to the States from the nearest countries of Latin America. There are many Irish and people from other countries here. In a word, this state is international. Every state, every city, every region has its own traditions.

That is why in the USA there is no national dress as such. Businessmen dress in suits, in big cities you can meet those who follow the latest fashion trends. Of great importance is street fashion, which is adjacent to trends from world brands.

As far as the southern states are concerned, nothing can be said about country style. Now the cowboy style is no longer so common, but still leather pants and vests, colorful skirts and blouses, shirts, canvas products, wide hats - all this is involuntarily associated with a purely American style of clothing.

Yet the natives of America are Indians, so it makes sense to talk about their national clothes. Depending on the areas, they dressed differently, for example, in the southern tribes, men went almost without clothes and tattooed almost their entire body. An important element of the clothing of the North American Indians is a cape, somewhat reminiscent of a raincoat. A shirt is a distinctive feature of those husbands who have achieved a high position.

From the middle of the XIX century, the Indians began to borrow clothes and white people. Prior to that, fur and leather products were common, which, by the way, were of good quality, in no way inferior to European ones.

Jewelry is a passion of the Indians, so they were often applied to the clothes themselves. That's why embroidery, drawings and all kinds fringe- an integral part of the appearance of the Indian. Women's attire is either a leather skirt with a shirt, or a shirt-dress, necessarily decorated with embroidery and other decorative elements.

Hairstyle and headdress are an important detail of the appearance of an Indian. Long hair was usually tied with a strap or scarf at the back. The famous headdress consists of several rows of feathers that fall over the shoulders. Earrings, rings, necklaces were worn by both women and men. The size, quantity and quality of such decorations were determined by the status of the Indian.

National cuisine in the USA

American national cuisine is unique in that it is diverse. Its history of development begins when the British colonists come to the continent. That is, the culinary traditions of England of the 17th-18th centuries were taken as the basis, and, of course, some cooking features that the American Indians used had an influence. For example, wedge syrup and corn dishes came from Indian customs.

Currently, the national cuisine of the United States is synthesis of different immigrant traditions. For example, pasta and pizza came from Italy, sausages and Hamburger steaks came from Germany. Dishes of Chinese and other Asian cuisines are common.

American cuisine is widely used semi-finished products, as well as fast food chains, the most popular of which are MacDonald's.

In addition to English cuisine, American cuisine was influenced by Spanish, French, Italian, German, Chinese and, of course, African, which is especially true for the southern states: in the first centuries of colonization, the British brought many Negroes from the west coast of Africa for overwork, who eventually got into slavery.

The specifics of the national cuisine depends on which particular region you are in, because in different states the influence of different cultures prevails, and besides, climatic conditions differ. One way or another, widespread in the United States received salads especially vegetables.

Ice- a traditional addition to the American table. Iced tea is popular throughout the country. US cuisine is characterized by the use lots of spices. Dried dill, cumin, cloves, garlic powder, bay leaf, nutmeg, ginger, and more are often used. Favorite side dish among Americans - rice. Several varieties are used: long, wild, brown.

Now let's take a quick look at what dishes are preferred in different regions.

On South deep-fried chicken and other meat dishes such as smoked pork, beef schnitzels enjoy great respect. Also in the southern states they like to cook crabs. There you can try crab soups and cutlets, and since the climate of the south is good for growing corn, it finds its way into local recipes. For example, pancakes and bread are made from cornmeal.

Texas cuisine is a Tex-Mex, that is, an organic combination of American and Mexican traditions in cooking. Here you can taste sweet stuffed peppers, burritos, tacos, etc.

In the states Midwest baked potatoes and many dishes prepared according to Italian recipes are widespread. In Chicago, for example, pizza is very popular, and most of all in the Midwest they love charcoal-grilled beef steak. Chocolate cakes are also often prepared in this region.

Fish dishes are popular in the northeastern United States. Lobsters, oysters, shellfish are common here, and vegetables with corned beef are often cooked. In general, seafood is highly respected in America, and the fish menu can be very diverse.

Religion and customs of the country

It is difficult to talk about the traditions and customs that are characteristic of the entire population of the United States, because this country is multinational. Immigrants who come here continue to live in the culture from which they came, and do not assimilate into the population. Of course, everything changes with the course of history, but it can be said that each state, each city and each community has its own customs.

However, some features can be identified at the national level. For example, in the United States, great importance is attached to family and intergenerational ties. On important holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving, it is customary to return to one's home and spend time with relatives. On Mother's Day and Father's Day, gifts are always given here.

In America, it is considered ignorant not to know the names of all the presidents of the country and the words national anthem. An important tradition of the States is tolerance to other people's views, interests and, of course, cultural and ethnic characteristics. In addition, residents try to be open to everything new.

Traditionally in the States they support connection with your neighbors. It is customary to be on friendly terms with them, but it is important to maintain a certain distance and not interfere in other people's affairs. Hospitality and cordiality is a mandatory feature of the average US citizen.

For Americans materialism and individualism mean more than for Russian and European citizens. It is important here to have a good income and demonstrate your independence, but at the same time you need to behave modestly, and high income is not advertised here. This is due to the importance for US citizens public opinion. An important trait of most Americans is being punctual and following a schedule.

Passion for good cars is inherent in the average American. This is due to the fact that the country has a well-developed road transport network, and it is very convenient to travel by private car, even over long distances. Passion for sports is characteristic of the inhabitants of America. They love baseball, golf, basketball, etc.

Blues, jazz, rap, rock and other musical genres have received the love of Americans, as well as country music typical of the south of the country.

Love for your culture and history, concern for the environment and the heritage of the country is instilled at the family and state levels.

Religion plays a huge role in the USA, but at the same time they are tolerant of all faiths, and almost all of them are represented here. Often religions influence each other in such a way that special beliefs are born. If we turn to statistics, then most of the Americans - Protestants(more than 50%). Approximately 25% of US citizens profess Catholicism Baptism and Orthodoxy are also represented. Of course, there are many Jews, Muslims and Buddhists here. Independent studies have found that 30% of Americans are atheists, but this has not been officially confirmed. Regardless of their own views, citizens are instilled from childhood with respect for representatives of all faiths.

Rules of conduct in the USA

A feature of the American mentality is the reverence and following the laws of the state and the state. It is on the law that US citizens rely in their rules of conduct.

In the States, it is incredibly important to observe public order, therefore, smoking or drinking alcohol in the wrong place is really fined here. Beer bottles must be masked, for which opaque paper is used. Drunk driving is also severely punished. You can’t drink alcohol before the age of 21, so in the United States not only do they not sell alcohol to minors, but they also don’t let them into some establishments.

Everyone knows that in America they are reverent about ensuring that representatives of different ethnic groups are not infringed. For this reason, here you can not call blacks blacks and joke with a racist bias.

In American restaurants, you either eat everything you paid for, or the leftovers will be packaged for you to take with you.

It is worth noting some differences in Russian and American rules of conduct. In the United States, for example, it is not the norm to give someone a seat on public transport. Also, there is no habit of giving gifts when visiting.

Due to the terrorist threat in large cities, it is forbidden to take photos and videos on bridges and in the subway. You can't throw trash on the streets. In addition, you need to sort your garbage even at home, as there are separate bins for glass, plastic and paper.

Social norms require everyone to be treated with respect, so for a simple altercation, for example, with one of the service personnel, you can get a lawsuit here.

It is worth remembering that in America a woman is really on an equal footing with a man, since feminism is very common in the country. Because of this, treating a lady politely (for example, trying to let her go ahead) can be perceived as sexual harassment.

Entertainment in the USA

The entertainment sector in the United States of America is well developed, so here everyone can find something to their liking.

Better beaches located in Florida, Hawaii and California. That is, both in the west and in the east you can enjoy a beach holiday. Connoisseurs of a tropical paradise, of course, choose Hawaii. By the way, most of the vacationers in the resorts of Hawaii are Americans themselves.

Throughout the West, that is, in the states where the Rocky Mountains are located, you can have great fun on ski slopes.

Among the inhabitants of the country are popular different sport competitions. Basketball fans do not miss the opportunity to get to the games of the NBA league. Tourists may be interested in baseball and American football. Hockey is also very popular.

Holidays in the United States they celebrate it massively, so among the entertainments one can single out parades, concerts, fairs and festivals timed to coincide with various events - Christmas, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, St. Patrick's Day, etc.

Amusement parks like Disneyland are also very popular, especially among connoisseurs of interesting family vacations. There are a lot of natural attractions and national parks in the USA. Worth seeing is the Grand Canyon in Arizona, Lassen Volcanic National Park in California, which is home to the world's largest lava cone volcano.

Great amount museums and cultural centers is located in New York, San Francisco, Washington and other American cities. Las Vegas offers a wide range of entertainment for gamblers, and in general, each city is attractive in its own way.

Difference in time

The territory of the United States of America lies in six time zones at once from UTC-10 to UTC-5. It is easy to guess that the difference with Moscow varies depending on the chosen region. The data below is only for winter time. Daylight Savings Time in the United States occurs everywhere except in Hawaii and Arizona (with the exception of Navajo Nation Territories). The transition schedule is the same as in European countries.

New York, Miami, and Washington, DC all lie within Eastern North American Time, or UTC-5. The difference with Moscow is -9 hours, that is, in the States 9 hours less than in the Russian capital.

Chicago is in the Central American time zone. The states of Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Alabama, Mississippi, Minnesota, Missouri and partially Kansas, Nebraska, Tennessee, Florida, North and South Dakota, Indiana, Michigan and Kentucky are located here. The difference with Moscow in the central part of America is -10 h.

In the mountainous states (Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, etc.), the UTC-7 time zone dominates, for which the difference with the Russian capital is equal to –11 h.

Las Vegas, Nevada is in the Pacific Standard Time zone, or UTC-8. For this region, the difference with Moscow is another hour more, that is -12 hours. The state of California is located in the same belt along with Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, etc.

Alaska is located in the UTC-9 zone, which is characterized by a lag behind the Russian capital equal to –13 h. The farthest state in time is Hawaii (UTC-10), the time in which lags behind Moscow by 14 h.

Flight time to USA

If you have planned a trip to America, it is best to prepare for a long flight. From the Russian capital to Washington the flight will take at least 10 hours and 20 minutes. Slightly further away New York, the journey to which will take 10 hours and 25 minutes.

To get to Los Angeles, you will have to spend even longer on the road - about 13 hours. Average flight time from the capital to sunny Miami will be approximately 12 hours 40 minutes. Before Las Vegas you need to fly about 15 hours.

To get to New York from the Russian cities of Siberia and the Far East, it is better to choose a route through Japan, Hong Kong or Korea. You will have to spend several days on the way, but it will still come out faster than through Moscow. There are also direct flights from some cities. For example, the fastest flight to New York from Novosibirsk can only take 9.5 hours.

It should be remembered that the minimum flight time to the United States is indicated. Much depends on which airline you are applying to and whether there will be stops and transfers along the way.