This was also confirmed by the study conducted by the Levada Center. 50% of Russian women would be happy to receive flowers. Only 16% are looking for getting a perfume or a cosmetic item. Just 15% — chocolates and sweets. And the worst gift seems to be a book or a CD (3%). So,
1. Always give an odd number (нечетное число) of flowers to Russian women! In Russia, an even number (четное число) of flowers is given only on funerals.
2. Naturally, flowers must be fresh.
3. Tulips are symbols of spring, along with mimosas and daffodils (нарциссы).
4. Also the colour of flowers might be important. Some superstitious (суеверные) Russian women associate yellow flowers with a break-up. It is better to choose red or white flowers. The only exception to this rule is the yellow mimosa, one of the most popular flowers on the Women’s Day.
