When the news about my departure to Montenegro reached my relatives, my cousin, who had been living in the USA for a good 10-15 years, told my mother that it was dangerous. Because Montenegrin men are beautiful. They are tall, dark-haired, beautiful and in general, I am going with my samovar (boyfriend) to Tula (Montenegro).
The country of luxurious men.
The opportunity to see beautiful men every time I went out seemed very interesting to me. If they are all nice, then, for sure, among their compatriots they are considered quite ordinary and do not pay attention to their appearance. You walk down the street, and pleasant men walk towards you in silence, talking on their cell phones, discussing football with a friend, or laughing with their girlfriends. About beauty, of which, by the way, nothing was said and this fact was not noted by anyone.
Yes, at the airport in Russia I saw very tall Montenegrins, no lower than 2 m 5 cm for sure. There were two of them. They were not particularly beautiful and looked like Greeks.
The airport (the locals call it “airfield”) near Podgorica greeted me with the magical smell of flowers and pine needles. But I didn’t notice any beautiful men. Maybe, of course, I was just tired from the flight.
Nevertheless, they (handsome men) did not meet me on the 2nd day, or on the 3rd, or even a week later. Perhaps I don’t have even an ounce of sense of beauty, and I can only enjoy the sight of a Tula samovar, but the fact remained a fact. I didn’t feel like Alice among the huge, wondrously beautiful plants.
In fact, some men are even shorter than me, which is generally indecent, because... my height is 168 cm.
Students and schoolchildren, in my opinion, are also no different in their striking appearance. Some of them look Turkish, style their hair with gel and have a slight oriental touch to their appearance. Almost everyone is dressed in sneakers, jeans, sweatshirts, jumpers, T-shirts, and less often - shirts. I think that everyone dresses in the only semblance of a mall, where 3-4 world brands of affordable youth clothing are presented.
Well, what about the girls?
Girls also mostly wear sneakers and sneakers, and also prefer a sporty style of clothing. You can see a girl wearing pajama pants or tight tights... This also happens in Russia, but it is still considered more strange than stylish. No plush tracksuits to be seen here :). It’s easier to meet the Office Fairy here, of course, than the Tooth Fairy, but it’s also rare. They don’t walk the streets, but apparently they also take taxis to the bakery. Here, by the way, this is a fairly cheap form of transport.
Freak-free or women's happiness.
I didn't see any freaks here. The country is very small, the cities too... Apparently there is a shame and blood feud against the freaks and gopniks. Yes, they haven’t forgotten about blood feud here yet, and if anything happens... then, they say, families can become strong “friends.” I heard that here girls only go out in pairs or with one of their relatives, so that God forbid they think something. Once they suspect you of something and that’s it... goodbye to hopes for a magical wedding and an equally wonderful life with a local prince.
And this life, according to stories, really blossoms with all the colors of the rainbow.
Leisure.
Already in the morning, Montenegrin men smile at the friendly sun and leave the house “on business.” Business, as far as I understand, is all concentrated in kafanas (coffee shops), of which there are a great many in the city of Podgorica. From morning until evening, men sit in kafans, drink coffee and beer, laugh uncontrollably, sometimes seriously discuss something, talk loudly on the phone. In fairness, it must be said that security guards in shopping centers, waiters, store clerks and I think many other men are busy. But how many are unemployed!
Montenegrins themselves admit that they are extremely lazy and they are horrified when they hear that Russians work until 7-9 or 10 pm. For them, 4 pm is a good time to finish work. Again, I repeat, not for everyone. There are exceptions everywhere.
One day I was walking shopping in the center. At 11 o’clock in the morning in one of the cafes I noticed an elderly man in an “expensive tracksuit”, a rapper’s cap and black glasses. 2.5 hours later he was sitting in the same place, but already in the company of 2 young men. I returned to buy shoes and walked past another hour later. They were sitting there.
And now about what I heard. Men sit in kafanas, waiting for some profitable business, to act as an intermediary in the sale of real estate or something like that. The wait can last up to six months. While the trial and the case are underway, women go to work because they are supposed to. Women are also allowed to sit in kafans, but they are much less common there.
It’s not that I don’t approve of anything, each monastery has its own rules. But, here is a peculiarity observed here.
There are villages in Montenegro where you can’t find women... While in Russia and Ukraine women suffer from a lack of male sex or with alcoholic husbands, in Montenegro there is an overabundance of gentlemen. True, bachelors here predominate in the most depressed areas, where there is no work or it is difficult in the villages, so that women do not want to live there.
The northern regions of the country are mainly affected, for example, in the Niksic community, which is a huge city and region, there has been a demographic problem for many years. About 20 years ago, the mayor of the village of Jabuke (Apple) promised residents that whoever gets married before the end of the year will have a wedding for municipal money. Only one guy took advantage of this benefit, but soon he and his wife fled to the city. For example, 70 km from Niksic, in the village of Crni Kuk, for 134 residents there are 31 bachelors, these are middle-aged men. There are also those who are over 70 and have never been married.
In the village of Petrovići In 1976 there were 1086 inhabitants, in the 60s there were 240 students in the primary school. According to the latest census, 180 people live here, of which 11 are students. This number also includes 38 bachelors who are over 40 years old. Over the past three years, not a single child has been born, and 13 residents have died in the past year alone.
The situation is even worse in the village of Goliji, where every fifth resident is a bachelor. Of the 410 residents, 85 men aged between 35 and 80 have never been married. And once upon a time Golija was full of girls and boys, only in 1950 44 boys and 42 girls were born here, in the 80s of the last century up to 15 couples got married here a year, and for the last three years there has not been a single wedding. How to revive a village?
In the villages near Mojkovets there are about 250 bachelors over 30 years old, in the villages near Ostrog - about 70. I could go on and on about the villages and unmarried Montenegrins, but I’ll stop for now.
Of course, there is one way out - Albanian women, they are married in the communities of Rozaje, Andrijevitsa, Beloye Polje. Matchmakers or marriage agencies help in organizing such acquaintances. In general, I have heard a lot of good reviews about Albanians as wives and housewives. I have a Montenegrin acquaintance who is about 55 years old, his dream, having had two bad marriages with a Montenegrin and an Englishwoman, is now to have an Albanian woman:) He imagines the picture like this: he sits at home, watches TV, and she carries him a basin of hot water to steam his legs, brings he gets beer, food, any of his wishes - instant obedience.
The birth rate in Montenegro has fallen by 2 times over the past half century. The statistics are deplorable: in 1954, 14,428 children were born, and in 2011 - 7,215 children. Over the past year, about 3,500 marriages took place in Montenegro, and there were more than 400 divorces.
Many Russians and Ukrainians look at Montenegrins, and why not? They are visually attractive, physically strong, and there are few drug addicts and alcoholics among them. Fellow countrymen, go for it!
Read earlier posts if you missed it.
What is considered indecent for women in Montenegro, what products do Belarusians lack in stores, and what is the most prestigious profession in this country? - in an interview with our compatriot Olga Zybina.
- Olga, how did you get to Montenegro and what do you do for a living now?
I discovered this wonderful country in the summer of 2009, when I first came to the Adriatic coast in the city of Budva as a tourist. After the vacation, I returned home not being myself: the country, the people, the flavor - everything sank so deeply into my soul and heart... I spent my next vacation in Montenegro again, and acquaintances and friends appeared. When they offered to try working as a lawyer in a real estate agency, I agreed almost without hesitation - and here I am in the country of mountains, turquoise sea and sun!
Judging by the cost of tours to this country, living in Montenegro is very expensive. Is this really true or does it rather only apply to the tourism sector?
In my opinion, prices in Montenegro are low. I would say somewhere a little higher, somewhere a little lower than the Belarusian ones (if compared with Minsk). A significant part of the costs comes from utilities - the lack of central heating, air conditioning and heaters in rainy winter conditions. However, with the onset of the tourist season, starting in June, the situation changes: taxi fares rise, food prices rise slightly. All this is typical for resort towns.
- What should you be prepared for when planning to emigrate to Montenegro?How welcome are strangers there in general?
When planning emigration, not only to Montenegro, the first thing you need to be prepared for is a foreign language! Montenegrin is not difficult; for Belarusians, it seems to me, it is even easier than for Russians. And most of the population will understand you - the income of residents of Primorye directly depends on tourists, so the Russian language is very widespread. Montenegrins sincerely welcome guests, willingly accept them into their circle, and invite them into their home. Among the Russian-speaking population of the country, there is an opinion that the warm attitude is based on monetary interest, because it is no secret that there is a lot of Russian investment in Montenegro. Indeed, there is truth in this, but it is not the whole truth!
Please tell us about national gastronomic traditions. Do Montenegrin women like to cook?
In your opinion, what is the difference between locals and visitors? Are there any peculiarities of behavior or clothing style?
The first and most important difference between Montenegrins is, of course, temperament. The locals are striking in their openness. They make contact easily and smile. They dress modestly and simply. The main thing here is convenience. I would like to note that local women have good taste, and men are also fashionistas. I immediately remember how, when arriving at the court of the seaside city of Kotor, I observed the local lawyers: very stylishly dressed, they seemed to compete with each other with the stylishness of their costumes! As for women, short skirts and high heels are exclusively evening wear.
- What do you like most about Montenegrin houses? What details/things are impossible to imagine them without?
It is impossible to imagine a Montenegrin home without hospitality! Returning to coffee, another small note - this is the most favorite drink of Montenegrins. Not drinking the offered coffee with the owner of the house is the biggest disrespect on the part of the guest. Otherwise, there is nothing very characteristic; it all depends on the preferences of the owners.
- Are Montenegrins more optimistic by nature or prone to laziness and melancholy?
There is such a Montenegrin joke: “If you want to work, sit down, rest, the desire will pass!” This is a joke, but there is some truth in it. By nature, Montenegrins are lazy, but very cheerful and optimistic. Men can sit in a cafe for half a day - read newspapers, discuss sports news. Characteristic feature: you will never see a group of women in a cafe. It is considered indecent for women.
- At what age is it customary to get married and have children in this country?
About 30 people get married; early marriages are not accepted. The cult of family is very developed. Very often you can find fathers walking with their children, and there are usually at least two children in a family.
- What professions are considered the most prestigious and lucrative?
The legal profession is considered one of the most prestigious. The country has a very developed private legal and notary practice. This is explained by the “live” real estate market, respectively, the increase in the number of disputes, etc.
How much money do you need to earn in order to live comfortably in Montenegro (not to live in luxury, but also not to skimp on packages in the store)?
Hmmm, the packages in stores are free, by the way! :) Earning 600 euros, one person can live quite normally. For comparison: you can rent a one-room apartment for an average of 150 - 250 euros.
Montenegro is positioned in the world as an environmentally friendly country. To what extent do local residents adhere to environmental principles at the everyday level, and do their words match their deeds?
It seems to me that the prevailing opinion should not be refuted. There is little trash on the streets.
- Olga, what words about the country do you think would deeply touch the patriotic feelings of a Montenegrin?
At first glance, it’s funny, but the words: “I don’t believe you!” can hurt to the core.
Please tell us about Montenegrin men: what kind of temperament are they, what goals do they set for themselves, what do they strive for in life?
Long-livers (good ecology, mountains): the average life expectancy of the average resident is about 92 years. Jealous - a man will not look favorably on the friendship of his other half with a school friend: according to the Montenegrin, women should be friends with women. Demanding - as I already said, in the country women work no less than men, and sometimes even more. There are 20 percent more men than women who are single. Patriarchy reigns in the Montenegrin family; the man is in charge in everything. Here, men do not give gifts and flowers, it is not customary, but by this sign you can quickly identify visitors! Montenegrins are very faithful in friendship, steadfast in faith and unshakable in their decisions. And this is worthy of respect.
- What do you need to own or achieve in order to be considered a successful person in Montenegrin society?
It seems to me that the postulates of success are the same as ours: your own home/apartment, successful work, family.
- Do locals like to visit? What does typical Montenegrin party etiquette look like?
As I already said, friendliness and openness are the calling card of Montenegrins, which is why their home is always open not only to old friends, but also to new ones. Montenegrin parties have some specificity - you will never see a dance floor! Young people gather at tables in groups of 4-6 people and, while drinking drinks, try to dance behind them!
- What was the most difficult thing for you to adapt to when moving?
The hardest thing for me was to get used to the fact that everything happens very slowly. Given our pace of life, it is quite difficult to accept the Montenegrin “polako”.
- Please describe your usual working day and day off.
The working day starts at 9 am. Accordingly, you have to get up at 7.30. Fortunately, everything is nearby, within walking distance, so you can get to work on foot, combining necessity and pleasure. From 13 to 14 - break for lunch. It’s a really good time to relax; in the summer I even manage to go to the beach. The working day ends at 18:00. Sometimes you have to stay longer (probably the habit of “responsibility” kicks in). After work, go to the store, sometimes hang out with friends, but more often go home. On the weekend everything changes - the longer you live in Montenegro, the calmer you feel about the sea and the sun. I try to spend my free time communicating and traveling to interesting places. In Montenegro, everything is close!
- What fascinates you in this country, and what, on the contrary, still causes bewilderment?
I love nature, local color, I admire the patriotism of Montenegrins! What is puzzling is the almost complete absence of buckwheat, cottage cheese and herring in stores:) All this is a pleasant gift for Russians, Belarusians and Ukrainians living in Montenegro.
- What would you advise or what would you warn against for those who dream and see Montenegro as their new homeland?
First of all, don't be afraid to try! And secondly: be prepared for difficulties in finding work and affordable housing.
Myths and reality.
Montenegrins are a wonderful nation. The men here are good-looking, noble, courteous and, most importantly, they are in a difficult demographic situation (the fact that in Montenegro there are 20% more men than women has already become a byword). Naturally, from this fact, as well as from tourist experiences, Russian girls draw far-reaching conclusions. And they go to Montenegro “for romantic adventures” and for grooms. In principle, they are expected here. As soon as a cute, lonely “Russian” finds herself in a bar or on the embankment, they are already bringing her a “gift from the next table” or politely sit down next to her, pronouncing the signature “hello.”
At the same time, you don’t feel like a guest of our mountain republics, no one “undresses” you with their gaze, no one (with rare exceptions) clicks their tongue after you. They just look at you with silent admiration. And a two-meter, dark-haired handsome man, looking at a woman like a child at a balloon seller - with admiration and hope - cannot help but melt a woman’s heart. But... The first thing you will hear from a compassionate compatriot who has lived in Montenegro longer than the “season”: “Don’t flatter yourself! It is not that simple!" And in response to your surprised look, he will tell you several interesting facts about the local traditions of intersexual relations that cannot be found in the guidebook.
A man's question.
So, after the period of courtship, which among Montenegrins, by the way, can last quite a long time and is expressed mainly in joint walks along the embankments, friendly conversations and trips to the beach, the actual period of “relationships” begins. This is not marriage yet, but, as they would say in Russia, “close relationships.” Perhaps even with cohabitation, that is, a civil marriage. And here surprises await foreign women. Firstly, Montenegrin men profess patriarchy. Women in the family still do not have the right to vote. But, unlike women of the East, they do not have the right to the role of a housewife. They work equally with men, and often more than men. But this does not make them independent.
Yesterday's gentle admirer can turn into a domestic tyrant before our eyes - jealous and stubborn. And also lazy. Anecdotes are told and sayings are made about the reluctance of Montenegrins to bother with anything. “A Montenegrin in a family is like a floor lamp in a house: tall, handsome, glowing, but of no use,” they joke about them. It is believed that a typical Montenegrin grooms and cherishes his beauty, smiles and generally leads an idle life in the style of free hedonism.
Don’t be surprised that a Montenegrin will not give you gifts and flowers. This is not accepted here. No, greed has nothing to do with it. A man is ready to spend a lot of money on a girl, if he has any, during a date - delicious food, wine, discos, trips, entertainment. But gifts even for holidays - New Year, Valentine's Day, March 8 and birthdays - are unlikely. However, he doesn’t expect gifts from you either – and that’s good.
Another nice fact: Montenegrins drink no less, if not more, than Russians, and, what’s important, they don’t get drunk at all. At least to the extent that we can imagine. Firstly, the mountain origin affects (remember our Caucasians, who are able to empty a liter horn without hiccups and subsequent awkward sliding onto the owner’s carpet), and secondly, their height and powerful physique allow them to hold more alcohol without consequences.
However, despite the apparent carelessness, for the most part Montenegrins are kind fathers, loving husbands and hospitable hosts. The custom of opening the doors of the house wide in anticipation of guests is worth it! Stable in faith, faithful in friendship, unshakable in their decisions. The ability to rejoice and enjoy every moment is caused by the fact that Montenegro is located, as it were, at the intersection of the roads of East and West. When life is on the edge, in the mountains, among dangers and minute-by-minute changes, how can one not value the eternal: love, faith, friendship, family?
The other side of the coin is that they don’t know how to show tender feelings in these places. Severe restraint in the manifestation of passion (especially before marriage) is characteristic of both women and men. This does not mean that there is no passion - it boils in every Montenegrin home. But character traits are dictated by the characteristics of nature. The sea breathing with sensuality and the inaccessible silent mountains. It sounds beautiful, but with our ability to “turn our souls inside out,” it’s hard for us to get used to it.
Be careful, women!
The women in these parts are no less amazing than the men. Tall black-haired beauties with luxurious slender figures and long legs. They know how to dress, they know how (no matter what) to get their way. But why then do Montenegrin men want a Russian wife so much? The answer is unexpected. The fact is that, according to the Montenegrins themselves, their women... are not feminine enough. This is such a paradox. They know how to obey a man's word. But they hardly know how to flirt. If you observe young girls and how they interact with male peers, you can see that most girls behave absolutely like a boy. When meeting, it is customary to shake hands here - both women and men do this, regardless of the degree of intimacy. A handshake is the first information about a person. If it is strong, confident, open - the person is reliable and faithful. If it is weak, soft, you cannot rely on it. And men evaluate a local girl from this point of view. It’s like choosing a comrade in arms. You will notice a certain rudeness and harshness in a Montenegrin woman, even just when you encounter her in everyday life. For example, at a hairdresser, a girl will treat your hair as if tenderness and affection are unfamiliar to her. She simply will not pay attention to your screams. Why is this so? Perhaps it is the mountain character. Or maybe this is a consequence of the recent wars in the Balkans (now a generation is entering life that has grown up under the threat of death, hunger, grief - there is no time for tenderness and romanticism).
But it’s easy to understand the reason for a certain asexuality of the local girls. The fact is that here to be relaxed in a sensual sense means to show a certain feminine experience. Men (especially in villages and towns in the interior of the country) are sure that a girl who has already “had everything” is unworthy of becoming a wife. They say that local girls strive to go to study in Belgrade precisely in order to experience freedom. But even after gaining experience and returning to their native village, they are in no hurry to discover their feminine essence and show their sexuality. And then the Montenegrins complain to each other (and to the Russians, if one happens in their lives): “How can you sleep with them?! They don't know how to do anything at all! Just logs!” But the girls are not offended. They know that modesty in Montenegro is not just a virtue, but an important condition for survival.
Man and woman.
In fact, since Montenegro is an international and interfaith country (Catholics, Orthodox Christians and Muslims have peacefully coexisted here for many years), its traditions are diverse. Catholics (the largest number of them now live on the northern part of the coast - in Herceg Novi and the Bay of Kotor) have their own views on marriage, sex and relationships, while the Orthodox population (this is the heart of the country, as well as - conditionally - tourist Budva, Bar and Cetinje) - their. And Muslims, of whom there are many in the south, closer to Albania, naturally live their own way of life. Since Montenegrins are generally quite conservative, civilization and the influx of tourists have not yet erased this difference.
And yet there are things common to the whole country. The most important thing is a feeling that is well known to residents of small provincial towns all over the world - there are no secrets here. Nothing can be hidden. The principle of live telegraph works flawlessly. And, if today you walked along the embankment with a Montenegrin, tomorrow his distant relatives in Serbia will already know about it. Actually, this is why both women and men in this country are careful about their reputation. We can say that there are strict morals here. Let us repeat: if a girl was promiscuous in her youth, she has little chance of getting married. If a man is not serious enough in relationships and affairs, he may not be given his beloved daughter for marriage. Catholics are especially partial to reputation. Their family is built according to a clear hierarchy. There is always an “elder” (father or older brother, and sometimes the eldest woman) who makes important decisions. This includes permission for children to marry. Here they can easily ask the groom to show his bank account, and the bride to show a certificate from a gynecologist.
Montenegrins are jealous. This word sounds beautiful to them - “loving.” But this does not make manifestations of jealousy any more pleasant. Moreover, unlike civilized Europeans, Montenegrins do not condemn jealous people. Here it is normal to continue to follow the personal life of your ex-other half and continue to be jealous and create scenes for two or three years. And there are terrible legends about the jealousy of local Muslim women (they say it can even end in the physical liquidation of a rival).
But by the way, there are no conditions for betrayal here either. There is simply nowhere to go to meet people - in cafes and discos, men sit separately, girls in their own group. Well, by the way, it’s like in Moscow. Dating sites are also not popular here. Most often, young people meet at school - they grow up side by side, their families are often friends. Having begun to feel sympathy for each other, the boy and the girl walk chastely in the park, kiss in dark alleys. The housing problem is acute here, just like in Russia - there is nowhere for teenagers to arrange their personal lives. Maybe on the beach in the summer, but this is the priority of seaside living. Therefore, after dating for a year or two, yesterday’s schoolchildren get married. After the birth of children, young couples often break up, or go into “partnership” mode. You will not see mature spouses on the Montenegrin streets, tenderly strolling holding hands. But perhaps the lack of romanticism in relationships is compensated by the stability of traditionalism? Here the choice is yours.
Black gold of the Balkans.
Montenegrins are essentially Mountain Serbs - the same languid-eyed guys, only taller and hotter. Back in the fifteenth century, some of the Serbs, the most freedom-loving and daring, unable to withstand Turkish assimilation, rushed to the mountains to hold the line, defend the faith, blood and purity of the nation. Next, irreversible changes occurred in the dialect, culture and customs, as a result of which the state of Montenegro was formed. Since the desperate mountaineers actually managed to avoid infusions of Turkic blood, the local guys today are the tallest in Europe.
A holiday romance.
Just as in Turkey and Egypt, hotel staff are always ready to provide sex services, so in Montenegro, crowds of realtors (both men and women) selling real estate do this. The scheme is simple: you come to buy a house by the sea, they take you to the sites. You have a good time, drink in cafes, and are given excursions to monasteries and beaches. And now your seller turns into your best friend. And then into a lover. Then he tells you that there is an object that he can sell only for you at the “best” price. Such deals can be very successful for realtors...
Sex, lies and video.
Montenegrins are chaste. Officially. Here they try not to mention sex and violence in the press, they may cut out too explicit sex scenes from films broadcast on TV, they do not openly mention the fact that there is prostitution in the country (Montenegrin representatives of the oldest profession, by the way, never work in their country, they go to Serbia, and here you can meet priestesses of love from Ukraine and Macedonia). On the other hand, erotic magazines are freely sold here. True, men don’t buy them - it’s a shame. If someone sees, they may suspect that you do not have a living woman. And men also brag about their sexual victories. Sitting in a cafe in the evening, they seriously discuss how long ago, how exactly, where and with whom? Girls who decide to have holiday romances with Montenegrins should keep this in mind.
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1. Local currency is euro.
2. Residents of Montenegro call their language Montenegrin, although in essence it is Serbo-Croatian.
3. Climate - summers are very hot, with virtually no rain. Terrible winds begin in mid-September. Snow is rare on the coast, but higher up it is normal.
4. No one here strives for higher education. More precisely, Montenegrins can start studying, but due to laziness, which they themselves make fun of, not everyone finishes.
5. Instead of beer, cola is mostly consumed in bars and discos.
6. With drugs (weed) it is very strict. That is, you can find something to smoke, but if anything happens, you can get imprisoned for five months for possession.
7. The guys look like Turks, they easily meet girls on the street, but local girls don’t really like this and move on with a proud look.
8. Men and boys almost always cheat on their wives and girlfriends. (Ah, this hot blood!).
9. Confectionery shops are common, as in Serbia, and are frequented by men and women of any age. Seeing a group of grown men in such a place, drinking the obligatory coffee and cake, is quite normal.
10. Trade unions are highly developed. It is almost impossible to fire someone, since upon dismissal and retirement the employee must be paid a huge amount of money. That’s why many companies drag their feet and don’t pay, but people don’t want to leave without money and continue to work.
11. By the way, working two jobs is a common occurrence for Montenegrins. Although they glorify their laziness, they also want to eat. Salaries are not that big. Just like us, in principle.
12. Finding a job is very difficult. There are almost no advertisements on job search sites, so Montenegrins may well move to another city where they are invited to work.
13. Many people go to work in Germany.
14. As for food, prosciutto can be called a specialty (local delicacy). This is dried meat, hanging on a hook for six months and waiting in the wings. In general, Montenegrins are unpretentious when it comes to food. For example, a good lunch is considered to be soup with pasta (“Galina Blanca” and pasta is the whole composition), again there can be pasta as a side dish, a salad (the simplest vegetable) and a piece of fish or meat.
15. Ice cream is a separate issue. It is varied and very tasty. Ball from 50 cents.
16. A cinema is something very rare and familiar, probably only to residents of the capital - Podgorica.
17. Everyone also tries to go to the capital for shopping, since there is a large shopping center there.
18. You don’t have to look for McDonald’s in Montenegro...
19. The annual carnival in Kotor is interesting. Not comparable to the Brazilian one, of course, but very colorful!
20. Many tourists travel specifically to visit the Orthodox monastery Ostrog, located in the mountain. You can also spend the night there.
21. Cars in Montenegro cost mere pennies. They find it funny that we can pay several thousand euros for a Daewoo Lanos.
22. The topic of war is carefully avoided.
23. They also don’t talk about politics at every turn, like we do. I quote: “Why should we discuss it, let those whose work it is discuss it.”
24. Finding a decent hairdresser is very difficult. It seems that the hairdressers are all self-taught. Therefore, for those who stay in Montenegro for a short time, it is better not to experiment.
25. People are very open and friendly at first glance, but it is better not to trust this openness too much. There can be very little sincerity in it.
26. When meeting someone, after finding out the name, they ask “What year are you?” (How many years).
27. They respect it very much if, for example, you have some kind of academic degree (at least a master's degree).
28. Sandy beach (dark gray medicinal sand) only in one city - Ulcinj. In other places there are pebbles. (I don’t take into account the beach in Budva near Sveti Stefan, where entry costs 50–75 euros). By the way, the beach is not the property of the hotel, but of the state, the city. Therefore, you have every right to sunbathe wherever you want, but, of course, you will have to pay for a sun lounger.
29. Travel between cities is carried out by bus. Tickets are more or less affordable, and the price depends on the distance. Along the entire coast (about 2 hours) it will cost, say, 10 euros.
30. Montenegro is a very beautiful country, which is worth visiting for the view from the mountains to the sea, for the olive groves and architectural monuments: ancient fortresses, churches, etc. Thanks to its compactness, you can see a lot, but this is also a minus for a person living here who is used to to the metropolis with its theatres, museums, cinemas and parks.
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