I learned so much about research activities and research culture in different countries. (lindau-nobel.org)
Even though you might have researched the culture of your Russian girl, chances are she will be a little different to what you have read. (blog.behappy2day.com)
Also look for evidence of departmental seminars or journal clubs for researchers, regular research group or section meetings, and social events, as these all suggest an active research culture. (sciencemag.org)