РОССИЙСКИЙ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННЫЙ ГУМАНИТАРНЫЙ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ



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About the country

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Culture of Sweden


The concept of lagom is one more part of Swedish culture

Lagom is a Swedish word meaning "just the right amount".

The value of "just enough" can be compared to idiom "less is more", or contrasted to the value of "more is better". It is viewed favorably as an alternative to the hoarding extremes of consumerism. In a single word, lagom describes the basis of the Swedish national mentality, one of consensus and equality.

This idea is often reflected in consumer habits of Swedes and in their advertising.

Here you can see some of the most famous Swedish brands and cultural symbols: