Quote Originally Posted by Corteo View Post
Hey all,

I didn't know where to put this but I chose this because I was wondering about cultural bias.

I'm going to be going to Russia here soon and I am allergic to milk, wheat, soy, and corn. I'm fine with and understand the fact that there will be a lot of things that I can't eat but I was wondering... what is the cultural opinion on allergies? Like would I offend someone if I went "I'm sorry but I can't eat that". I know in the US for example a lot of my friends understand, but the older generation - like my grandparents - don't get it at all.

I'm going to assume that it would be the same anywhere but am I wrong?

Much thanks!

Many here know more than me, but I've read that in Russia and surrounding northern-lying areas the tendency toward lactose reactions (intolerance, allergy, etc.) is somewhere near 1% - which is close enough to nonexistent to think people/vendors/hotels/etc maybe won't make a big effort for that small fraction.

I hope you have a great trip either way)