The reason they're called by this name is because the design was first popular in Russia in the 1800s. It became a common wedding ring design and was chosen by many Russian brides to adorn their finger. However, the design went on to become popular around the world. Today, it's associations go beyond Russian culture.
Which finger do you wear a Russian wedding ring?
right hand
What do 3 rings symbolize?
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How do you wear Russian wedding ring?
Russians traditionally wear the wedding ring on the ring finger of the right hand. Countries like Ukraine, Poland, Georgia, Germany, Spain, Austria, India and Greece have a similar tradition of wearing the wedding ring on the right hand.
What do Russian wedding rings mean?
The bands are said to symbolise the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and the three entwined together represent the Holy Trinity. Wearing the ring on the ring finger is also a symbol that blesses the marriage. Other religious meanings for the three bands are faith, hope and charity or mind, body and spirit.
Are wedding rings worn on right hand in Russia?
In parts of Europe, especially in German-speaking regions, as well as in Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Turkey, and Ukraine, the wedding ring is worn on the ring finger of the right hand.