Facts About Russia You Never Knew Until Now

Love of Cloakrooms

Weirdly, people in Russia love cloakrooms. Like, really love them. In fact, many businesses will offer them regardless of what they serve the public. For example, bars and restaurants will have cloakrooms for you to put your jacket away.

Usually, it is reserved for more formal settings, but the Russians are determined to put coats away to make sure people are comfortable. The people behind these cloakrooms are called baboushkas and it’s great to see old women still working hard.