Noise Levels Etiquette in Russia

Keep your voice low and avoid loud phone calls, music, or animated public conversation on public transport, in stairwells, and late at night, because being noticeably noisy is often read as rude or inconsiderate. In apartments and shared buildings, neighbors expect quiet hours and may complain quickly, while in restaurants or bars the atmosphere can be lively but still usually less boisterous than in some other countries.