Ordinary Life in Russia
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Random Russian Idiom
НЕ УДАРИТЬ ЛИЦОМ В ГРЯЗЬ
(coll.)
- to carry out some matter well, as it should be carried out, and thereby make a favorable impression on someone (often as a means of proving one’s professional competence or in an attempt tp show off): don’t disgrace oneself
- don’t fall flat on one’s face
- refuse to be outdone
- come through in good fashion (with honor)
- put up a good show
- make a creditable showing
Random Russian Word
ЗЛОЙ
[zloj]
comp.degree – злее
evil, wicked, mean; angry, cross
- злой умысел – malicious intent
- злой на кого-то – angry with sb.
Russian Piece of Music
Khachaturian - Lezginka (from Gayaneh)
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Random Russian Joke
Муж с женой отправились в поход. Ночью они поставили палатку и легли спать. Через час оба просыпаются, муж спрашивает:
- Дорогая, о чём тебе говорят эти звёзды над нами?
- Они мне говорят о том, что завтра будет прекрасная погода. А тебе?
- А мне они говорят о том, что у нас украли палатку.
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