Is wearing shorts in Transsiberian trains okay
I am planning a trip with the Transsiberian railway in September. I read that they heat the train compartments very well. Since I am more the low temperature loving guy, I'd like to wear shorts when the temperature is rather high (+20°C) and don't want to carry too much clothes on the trip. Is it okay to wear shorts in the train (my favorite one is light green and very noticeable)? I am not vain but may be this is somehow inappropriate. Or will I just be the дурак (idiot) then like my father was 20 years ago on Ibiza with his knee high socks, sandals his "I am the Boss" basecap? 
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I am planning a trip with the Transsiberian railway in September. I read that they heat the train compartments very well. Since I am more the low temperature loving guy, I'd like to wear shorts when the temperature is rather high (+20°C) and don't want to carry too much clothes on the trip. Is it okay to wear shorts in the train (my favorite one is light green and very noticeable)? I am not vain but may be this is somehow inappropriate. Or will I just be the дурак (idiot) then like my father was 20 years ago on Ibiza with his knee high socks, sandals his "I am the Boss" basecap?
china russia clothing etiquette mongolia
edited Jul 30 '16 at 1:25
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asked Jul 29 '16 at 14:27
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Not sure where we get this self-consciousness from: waytorussia.net/TransSiberian/Life.html
– Karlson
Jul 29 '16 at 14:33
3
Related maybe: Wearing shorts with hairy legs in Moscow
– mts
Jul 29 '16 at 14:36
@Karlson Great link, thank you! The survival guide looks also very useful.
– user937284
Jul 29 '16 at 15:02
Let me give you a little traveltip courtecy of Larry David: youtu.be/uBlRmAAp6J8
– Winther
Jul 30 '16 at 17:13
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I am planning a trip with the Transsiberian railway in September. I read that they heat the train compartments very well. Since I am more the low temperature loving guy, I'd like to wear shorts when the temperature is rather high (+20°C) and don't want to carry too much clothes on the trip. Is it okay to wear shorts in the train (my favorite one is light green and very noticeable)? I am not vain but may be this is somehow inappropriate. Or will I just be the дурак (idiot) then like my father was 20 years ago on Ibiza with his knee high socks, sandals his "I am the Boss" basecap?
china russia clothing etiquette mongolia
edited Jul 30 '16 at 1:25
hippietrail
46k41210535
asked Jul 29 '16 at 14:27
user937284user937284
1,182517
I am planning a trip with the Transsiberian railway in September. I read that they heat the train compartments very well. Since I am more the low temperature loving guy, I'd like to wear shorts when the temperature is rather high (+20°C) and don't want to carry too much clothes on the trip. Is it okay to wear shorts in the train (my favorite one is light green and very noticeable)? I am not vain but may be this is somehow inappropriate. Or will I just be the дурак (idiot) then like my father was 20 years ago on Ibiza with his knee high socks, sandals his "I am the Boss" basecap?
china russia clothing etiquette mongolia
china russia clothing etiquette mongolia
edited Jul 30 '16 at 1:25
hippietrail
46k41210535
asked Jul 29 '16 at 14:27
user937284user937284
1,182517
edited Jul 30 '16 at 1:25
hippietrail
46k41210535
asked Jul 29 '16 at 14:27
user937284user937284
1,182517
edited Jul 30 '16 at 1:25
hippietrail
46k41210535
edited Jul 30 '16 at 1:25
hippietrail
46k41210535
edited Jul 30 '16 at 1:25
hippietrail
46k41210535
46k41210535
asked Jul 29 '16 at 14:27
user937284user937284
1,182517
asked Jul 29 '16 at 14:27
user937284user937284
1,182517
asked Jul 29 '16 at 14:27
user937284user937284
1,182517
1,182517
5
Not sure where we get this self-consciousness from: waytorussia.net/TransSiberian/Life.html
– Karlson
Jul 29 '16 at 14:33
3
Related maybe: Wearing shorts with hairy legs in Moscow
– mts
Jul 29 '16 at 14:36
@Karlson Great link, thank you! The survival guide looks also very useful.
– user937284
Jul 29 '16 at 15:02
Let me give you a little traveltip courtecy of Larry David: youtu.be/uBlRmAAp6J8
– Winther
Jul 30 '16 at 17:13
add a comment |
5
Not sure where we get this self-consciousness from: waytorussia.net/TransSiberian/Life.html
– Karlson
Jul 29 '16 at 14:33
3
Related maybe: Wearing shorts with hairy legs in Moscow
– mts
Jul 29 '16 at 14:36
@Karlson Great link, thank you! The survival guide looks also very useful.
– user937284
Jul 29 '16 at 15:02
Let me give you a little traveltip courtecy of Larry David: youtu.be/uBlRmAAp6J8
– Winther
Jul 30 '16 at 17:13
5
5
Not sure where we get this self-consciousness from: waytorussia.net/TransSiberian/Life.html
– Karlson
Jul 29 '16 at 14:33
Not sure where we get this self-consciousness from: waytorussia.net/TransSiberian/Life.html
– Karlson
Jul 29 '16 at 14:33
3
3
Related maybe: Wearing shorts with hairy legs in Moscow
– mts
Jul 29 '16 at 14:36
Related maybe: Wearing shorts with hairy legs in Moscow
– mts
Jul 29 '16 at 14:36
@Karlson Great link, thank you! The survival guide looks also very useful.
– user937284
Jul 29 '16 at 15:02
@Karlson Great link, thank you! The survival guide looks also very useful.
– user937284
Jul 29 '16 at 15:02
Let me give you a little traveltip courtecy of Larry David: youtu.be/uBlRmAAp6J8
– Winther
Jul 30 '16 at 17:13
Let me give you a little traveltip courtecy of Larry David: youtu.be/uBlRmAAp6J8
– Winther
Jul 30 '16 at 17:13
add a comment |
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That's absolutely OK. Moreover, Russians' concept of appropriate clothing in trains is very relaxed; many people will wear clothing that they will never wear in many other public places (such as old worn shirt or tracksuit-like trousers, etc.) Of course, this depends on the class, in the platzkart (3rd class) passengers have most relaxed clothing, while the passengers of the expensive classes tend to wear more formal clothing, although even they will often change to something relaxed when in train. I can only suggest you not wearing too 'toxic'-colored clothing (or 'neon'-colored, very bright and flashy); but the one on photo seems ok for me.
However, not every train and not every carriage will be heated too much, especially in September. This depends on train type, carriage type and conductor, so I will not rely on having only shorts with me. The weather in September can also be unpredictable. Also, newer carriages have air conditioning, so they do not become hot. Check the AC availability when booking (though this may be non-obvious).
answered Jul 29 '16 at 14:52
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What do you mean by "toxic" colours? Do you mean like what might be called neon colours (image search example, QE2 example)?
– user568458
Jul 29 '16 at 18:21
7
I believe @Petr is describing flamboyant, bright, and/or flashy clothing and colors, which would attract attention (possibly unwanted).
– SnakeDoc
Jul 29 '16 at 18:59
2
@user568458 exactly. We just call them poisonous or toxic, or radioactive here.
– culebrón
Jul 29 '16 at 20:14
3
So true... Nobody cares what you wear in the train. This is what makes some like me dislike trains. I personally get tired riding more than 1 night, having to watch these wife-beater shirts, bellies and smell ramyeon.
– culebrón
Jul 29 '16 at 20:33
2
@JaneDoe1337, probably that's exactly the reason why I feel that they would look strange on the train. Usually, one does not wear trendy clothing in trains.
– Petr
Aug 1 '16 at 15:38
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I did a tour on the Transsiberian last year in early September. I was in shorts for most of the time (including the long station breaks). Nobody gave a damn. (I should add that it was entirely in Russia, no streches in Mongolia or China; it may be different there.)
On the other hand, visiting Jordan I was stared at a lot for being a guy, having long hair and wearing shorts, even though nobody said anything (I just clearly stood out as a tourist). So going by this difference, there should be no problem at all in Russia.
I’ll also echo what Petr has said about the dress code on train being much more relaxed than that outside of the train.
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That's absolutely OK. Moreover, Russians' concept of appropriate clothing in trains is very relaxed; many people will wear clothing that they will never wear in many other public places (such as old worn shirt or tracksuit-like trousers, etc.) Of course, this depends on the class, in the platzkart (3rd class) passengers have most relaxed clothing, while the passengers of the expensive classes tend to wear more formal clothing, although even they will often change to something relaxed when in train. I can only suggest you not wearing too 'toxic'-colored clothing (or 'neon'-colored, very bright and flashy); but the one on photo seems ok for me.
However, not every train and not every carriage will be heated too much, especially in September. This depends on train type, carriage type and conductor, so I will not rely on having only shorts with me. The weather in September can also be unpredictable. Also, newer carriages have air conditioning, so they do not become hot. Check the AC availability when booking (though this may be non-obvious).
answered Jul 29 '16 at 14:52
PetrPetr
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What do you mean by "toxic" colours? Do you mean like what might be called neon colours (image search example, QE2 example)?
– user568458
Jul 29 '16 at 18:21
7
I believe @Petr is describing flamboyant, bright, and/or flashy clothing and colors, which would attract attention (possibly unwanted).
– SnakeDoc
Jul 29 '16 at 18:59
2
@user568458 exactly. We just call them poisonous or toxic, or radioactive here.
– culebrón
Jul 29 '16 at 20:14
3
So true... Nobody cares what you wear in the train. This is what makes some like me dislike trains. I personally get tired riding more than 1 night, having to watch these wife-beater shirts, bellies and smell ramyeon.
– culebrón
Jul 29 '16 at 20:33
2
@JaneDoe1337, probably that's exactly the reason why I feel that they would look strange on the train. Usually, one does not wear trendy clothing in trains.
– Petr
Aug 1 '16 at 15:38
|
show 5 more comments
That's absolutely OK. Moreover, Russians' concept of appropriate clothing in trains is very relaxed; many people will wear clothing that they will never wear in many other public places (such as old worn shirt or tracksuit-like trousers, etc.) Of course, this depends on the class, in the platzkart (3rd class) passengers have most relaxed clothing, while the passengers of the expensive classes tend to wear more formal clothing, although even they will often change to something relaxed when in train. I can only suggest you not wearing too 'toxic'-colored clothing (or 'neon'-colored, very bright and flashy); but the one on photo seems ok for me.
However, not every train and not every carriage will be heated too much, especially in September. This depends on train type, carriage type and conductor, so I will not rely on having only shorts with me. The weather in September can also be unpredictable. Also, newer carriages have air conditioning, so they do not become hot. Check the AC availability when booking (though this may be non-obvious).
answered Jul 29 '16 at 14:52
PetrPetr
2,8961327
4
What do you mean by "toxic" colours? Do you mean like what might be called neon colours (image search example, QE2 example)?
– user568458
Jul 29 '16 at 18:21
7
I believe @Petr is describing flamboyant, bright, and/or flashy clothing and colors, which would attract attention (possibly unwanted).
– SnakeDoc
Jul 29 '16 at 18:59
2
@user568458 exactly. We just call them poisonous or toxic, or radioactive here.
– culebrón
Jul 29 '16 at 20:14
3
So true... Nobody cares what you wear in the train. This is what makes some like me dislike trains. I personally get tired riding more than 1 night, having to watch these wife-beater shirts, bellies and smell ramyeon.
– culebrón
Jul 29 '16 at 20:33
2
@JaneDoe1337, probably that's exactly the reason why I feel that they would look strange on the train. Usually, one does not wear trendy clothing in trains.
– Petr
Aug 1 '16 at 15:38
|
show 5 more comments
That's absolutely OK. Moreover, Russians' concept of appropriate clothing in trains is very relaxed; many people will wear clothing that they will never wear in many other public places (such as old worn shirt or tracksuit-like trousers, etc.) Of course, this depends on the class, in the platzkart (3rd class) passengers have most relaxed clothing, while the passengers of the expensive classes tend to wear more formal clothing, although even they will often change to something relaxed when in train. I can only suggest you not wearing too 'toxic'-colored clothing (or 'neon'-colored, very bright and flashy); but the one on photo seems ok for me.
However, not every train and not every carriage will be heated too much, especially in September. This depends on train type, carriage type and conductor, so I will not rely on having only shorts with me. The weather in September can also be unpredictable. Also, newer carriages have air conditioning, so they do not become hot. Check the AC availability when booking (though this may be non-obvious).
answered Jul 29 '16 at 14:52
PetrPetr
2,8961327
That's absolutely OK. Moreover, Russians' concept of appropriate clothing in trains is very relaxed; many people will wear clothing that they will never wear in many other public places (such as old worn shirt or tracksuit-like trousers, etc.) Of course, this depends on the class, in the platzkart (3rd class) passengers have most relaxed clothing, while the passengers of the expensive classes tend to wear more formal clothing, although even they will often change to something relaxed when in train. I can only suggest you not wearing too 'toxic'-colored clothing (or 'neon'-colored, very bright and flashy); but the one on photo seems ok for me.
However, not every train and not every carriage will be heated too much, especially in September. This depends on train type, carriage type and conductor, so I will not rely on having only shorts with me. The weather in September can also be unpredictable. Also, newer carriages have air conditioning, so they do not become hot. Check the AC availability when booking (though this may be non-obvious).
answered Jul 29 '16 at 14:52
PetrPetr
2,8961327
edited Jul 30 '16 at 11:02
answered Jul 29 '16 at 14:52
PetrPetr
2,8961327
answered Jul 29 '16 at 14:52
PetrPetr
2,8961327
answered Jul 29 '16 at 14:52
PetrPetr
2,8961327
2,8961327
4
What do you mean by "toxic" colours? Do you mean like what might be called neon colours (image search example, QE2 example)?
– user568458
Jul 29 '16 at 18:21
7
I believe @Petr is describing flamboyant, bright, and/or flashy clothing and colors, which would attract attention (possibly unwanted).
– SnakeDoc
Jul 29 '16 at 18:59
2
@user568458 exactly. We just call them poisonous or toxic, or radioactive here.
– culebrón
Jul 29 '16 at 20:14
3
So true... Nobody cares what you wear in the train. This is what makes some like me dislike trains. I personally get tired riding more than 1 night, having to watch these wife-beater shirts, bellies and smell ramyeon.
– culebrón
Jul 29 '16 at 20:33
2
@JaneDoe1337, probably that's exactly the reason why I feel that they would look strange on the train. Usually, one does not wear trendy clothing in trains.
– Petr
Aug 1 '16 at 15:38
|
show 5 more comments
4
What do you mean by "toxic" colours? Do you mean like what might be called neon colours (image search example, QE2 example)?
– user568458
Jul 29 '16 at 18:21
7
I believe @Petr is describing flamboyant, bright, and/or flashy clothing and colors, which would attract attention (possibly unwanted).
– SnakeDoc
Jul 29 '16 at 18:59
2
@user568458 exactly. We just call them poisonous or toxic, or radioactive here.
– culebrón
Jul 29 '16 at 20:14
3
So true... Nobody cares what you wear in the train. This is what makes some like me dislike trains. I personally get tired riding more than 1 night, having to watch these wife-beater shirts, bellies and smell ramyeon.
– culebrón
Jul 29 '16 at 20:33
2
@JaneDoe1337, probably that's exactly the reason why I feel that they would look strange on the train. Usually, one does not wear trendy clothing in trains.
– Petr
Aug 1 '16 at 15:38
4
4
What do you mean by "toxic" colours? Do you mean like what might be called neon colours (image search example, QE2 example)?
– user568458
Jul 29 '16 at 18:21
What do you mean by "toxic" colours? Do you mean like what might be called neon colours (image search example, QE2 example)?
– user568458
Jul 29 '16 at 18:21
7
7
I believe @Petr is describing flamboyant, bright, and/or flashy clothing and colors, which would attract attention (possibly unwanted).
– SnakeDoc
Jul 29 '16 at 18:59
I believe @Petr is describing flamboyant, bright, and/or flashy clothing and colors, which would attract attention (possibly unwanted).
– SnakeDoc
Jul 29 '16 at 18:59
2
2
@user568458 exactly. We just call them poisonous or toxic, or radioactive here.
– culebrón
Jul 29 '16 at 20:14
@user568458 exactly. We just call them poisonous or toxic, or radioactive here.
– culebrón
Jul 29 '16 at 20:14
3
3
So true... Nobody cares what you wear in the train. This is what makes some like me dislike trains. I personally get tired riding more than 1 night, having to watch these wife-beater shirts, bellies and smell ramyeon.
– culebrón
Jul 29 '16 at 20:33
So true... Nobody cares what you wear in the train. This is what makes some like me dislike trains. I personally get tired riding more than 1 night, having to watch these wife-beater shirts, bellies and smell ramyeon.
– culebrón
Jul 29 '16 at 20:33
2
2
@JaneDoe1337, probably that's exactly the reason why I feel that they would look strange on the train. Usually, one does not wear trendy clothing in trains.
– Petr
Aug 1 '16 at 15:38
@JaneDoe1337, probably that's exactly the reason why I feel that they would look strange on the train. Usually, one does not wear trendy clothing in trains.
– Petr
Aug 1 '16 at 15:38
|
show 5 more comments
I did a tour on the Transsiberian last year in early September. I was in shorts for most of the time (including the long station breaks). Nobody gave a damn. (I should add that it was entirely in Russia, no streches in Mongolia or China; it may be different there.)
On the other hand, visiting Jordan I was stared at a lot for being a guy, having long hair and wearing shorts, even though nobody said anything (I just clearly stood out as a tourist). So going by this difference, there should be no problem at all in Russia.
I’ll also echo what Petr has said about the dress code on train being much more relaxed than that outside of the train.
answered Jul 29 '16 at 20:54
JanJan
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I did a tour on the Transsiberian last year in early September. I was in shorts for most of the time (including the long station breaks). Nobody gave a damn. (I should add that it was entirely in Russia, no streches in Mongolia or China; it may be different there.)
On the other hand, visiting Jordan I was stared at a lot for being a guy, having long hair and wearing shorts, even though nobody said anything (I just clearly stood out as a tourist). So going by this difference, there should be no problem at all in Russia.
I’ll also echo what Petr has said about the dress code on train being much more relaxed than that outside of the train.
answered Jul 29 '16 at 20:54
JanJan
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I did a tour on the Transsiberian last year in early September. I was in shorts for most of the time (including the long station breaks). Nobody gave a damn. (I should add that it was entirely in Russia, no streches in Mongolia or China; it may be different there.)
On the other hand, visiting Jordan I was stared at a lot for being a guy, having long hair and wearing shorts, even though nobody said anything (I just clearly stood out as a tourist). So going by this difference, there should be no problem at all in Russia.
I’ll also echo what Petr has said about the dress code on train being much more relaxed than that outside of the train.
answered Jul 29 '16 at 20:54
JanJan
10.7k33767
I did a tour on the Transsiberian last year in early September. I was in shorts for most of the time (including the long station breaks). Nobody gave a damn. (I should add that it was entirely in Russia, no streches in Mongolia or China; it may be different there.)
On the other hand, visiting Jordan I was stared at a lot for being a guy, having long hair and wearing shorts, even though nobody said anything (I just clearly stood out as a tourist). So going by this difference, there should be no problem at all in Russia.
I’ll also echo what Petr has said about the dress code on train being much more relaxed than that outside of the train.
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answered Jul 29 '16 at 20:54
JanJan
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Not sure where we get this self-consciousness from: waytorussia.net/TransSiberian/Life.html
– Karlson
Jul 29 '16 at 14:33
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Related maybe: Wearing shorts with hairy legs in Moscow
– mts
Jul 29 '16 at 14:36
@Karlson Great link, thank you! The survival guide looks also very useful.
– user937284
Jul 29 '16 at 15:02
Let me give you a little traveltip courtecy of Larry David: youtu.be/uBlRmAAp6J8
– Winther
Jul 30 '16 at 17:13