🟠 What do you think a Russian colloquial phrase НИ К ЧЁРТУ means?
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This is a Russian response to a wish of good luck: НИ ПУХА НИ ПЕРА! (Break a leg!)
11%
Especially dangerous or fierce (like an enraged Russian in a fistfight)
44%
Bad, no good, broken
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Useful, practical
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Is this somewhat connected to Putin's words, "they will all die, and we will go to heaven"?
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• Ни к чёрту
[ni k chyor-tu]
SLT: Not to devil
Meaning:
(Something is) no good, useless, broken or worthless.
🔻This phraseological unit conveys strong disapproval or disappointment with something that is completely ineffective or without value.
Synonyms:
• Плохой
[pla-khoy]
Bad
• Никуда не годный
[ni-ku-da ni god-nyj]
Worthless
Example ( see the video):
• Первый раз на охоте. Нервы ни к чёрту!
[per-vyj ras na a-kho-te. ner-vy ni k chyor-tu]
Hunting for the first time. I'm a nervous wreck.
💢 If you omit particle 'НИ', you will get a new meaning:
— Ни пуха ни пера!
— К чёрту!
🔻This is an equivalent of an idiom “Break a leg” in Russian: Ни пуха ни пера. It’s translated as “No fur, no feather”.
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[ni k chyor-tu]
SLT: Not to devil
Meaning:
(Something is) no good, useless, broken or worthless.
🔻This phraseological unit conveys strong disapproval or disappointment with something that is completely ineffective or without value.
Synonyms:
• Плохой
[pla-khoy]
Bad
• Никуда не годный
[ni-ku-da ni god-nyj]
Worthless
Example ( see the video):
• Первый раз на охоте. Нервы ни к чёрту!
[per-vyj ras na a-kho-te. ner-vy ni k chyor-tu]
Hunting for the first time. I'm a nervous wreck.
— Ни пуха ни пера!
— К чёрту!
🔻This is an equivalent of an idiom “Break a leg” in Russian: Ни пуха ни пера. It’s translated as “No fur, no feather”.
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🇷🇺 Это могли быть мы, но ты на работе.
🇬🇧 It could be us but you are at work.
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Kaliningrad's Hidden Guardians: The Homlin Family
🔻Nestled amongst the cobbled streets and charming architecture of Kaliningrad, a whimsical story unfolds. In 2018, artist Natalia Shevchenko and sculptor Andrei Sledovat embarked on a magical project, bringing to life a family of Homlins (7 members), whimsical creatures resembling household spirits or 'домовой' [da-ma-voy], inspired by Slavic folklore.
🔻These charming statues, scattered throughout the city, are a delightful reminder of the magic hidden in everyday life. They are guardians of the city, each with their own unique personality, and loved by locals and visitors alike.
🔻During winter, the Homlins receive a special touch of warmth: residents tie colorful scarves around their necks, creating a heartwarming spectacle that reflects the city's spirit of community and care.
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🔻Nestled amongst the cobbled streets and charming architecture of Kaliningrad, a whimsical story unfolds. In 2018, artist Natalia Shevchenko and sculptor Andrei Sledovat embarked on a magical project, bringing to life a family of Homlins (7 members), whimsical creatures resembling household spirits or 'домовой' [da-ma-voy], inspired by Slavic folklore.
🔻These charming statues, scattered throughout the city, are a delightful reminder of the magic hidden in everyday life. They are guardians of the city, each with their own unique personality, and loved by locals and visitors alike.
🔻During winter, the Homlins receive a special touch of warmth: residents tie colorful scarves around their necks, creating a heartwarming spectacle that reflects the city's spirit of community and care.
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#Folklore
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The Khakas are northern nationality of Russia, who mainly live in the Southern Siberia.
🔻The Khakas people are a Turkic ethnic group native to the Khakassia Republic, Russia.
🔻The Khakas traditionally practiced nomadic herding, agriculture, hunting, and fishing. The Beltir people specialized in handicraft as well.
🔻Herding sheep and cattle is still common, although the republic became more industrialized over time.
🔻Like many other small peoples of Russia, the Khakas are preserving their culture (a prime example of this is the musical group Otyken), language and traditions.
Video by: band "Otyken" @otyken_official
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🔻The Khakas people are a Turkic ethnic group native to the Khakassia Republic, Russia.
🔻The Khakas traditionally practiced nomadic herding, agriculture, hunting, and fishing. The Beltir people specialized in handicraft as well.
🔻Herding sheep and cattle is still common, although the republic became more industrialized over time.
🔻Like many other small peoples of Russia, the Khakas are preserving their culture (a prime example of this is the musical group Otyken), language and traditions.
Video by: band "Otyken" @otyken_official
#around_Russia
#peoples_of_Russia
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💜 Лавандовые поля, Крым
Lavender fields, Crimea
Vodeо by: alexey_latysh
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Lavender fields, Crimea
Vodeо by: alexey_latysh
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Forwarded from Russian Diplomat 🅉
В Донецке было 8 утра) Спала часа 4, но утро вышло доброе) Доброе утро, товарищи, всем хорошего дня ❤️ И надеюсь, что нашими с "Ленинградским добровольцем" усилиями, вы скоро увидите эту книгу на русском)
This was 8 in the morning in Donetsk 😅 Good morning, guys! We with Dan wish you a good day🇷🇺
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This was 8 in the morning in Donetsk 😅 Good morning, guys! We with Dan wish you a good day
Boost |
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🔻How to say 'near' in Russian:
Близко 🆚️ Под боком 🆚️ Рядом с 🆚️ Возле
[bliz-kа]
🔻This preposition means "close" in a general sense, often indicating proximity or distance.
[pat bo-kam]
SLT: At (your) side
🔻This preposition is more specific, meaning "right next to" or "beside." It often implies a comfortable, familiar position, like being close to someone in bed.
[rya-dam]
🔻This preposition means "nearby" or "beside," implying a close proximity.
[voz-le]
🔻This preposition means "near" or "by," suggesting a relatively close distance but not necessarily direct contact.
Example:
• Котики сидят близко друг к другу, рядом находится доска, а возле неё стоит учительница.
🇬🇧 The kitties are sitting close to each other, near the blackboard, beside it there is a teacher.
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I. V. Romanov's electric car at Gatchina Palace. 1900.
🔻In 1899, engineer Hippolyte Romanov built and demonstrated the first Russian electric car in St. Petersburg. It was designed to carry two passengers.
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🔻In 1899, engineer Hippolyte Romanov built and demonstrated the first Russian electric car in St. Petersburg. It was designed to carry two passengers.
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🇷🇺 Тем временем в России...
🇬🇧 Meanwhile in Russia...
❓Who knows what's going on there?
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The Lada 2101: A Soviet Icon
🔻The Lada 2101, also known as the Жигули Zhiguli, is a small family car that was produced by the Soviet car manufacturer AvtoVAZ from 1970 to 1988.
🔻It was the first car to be designed and manufactured in the Soviet Union under a licensing agreement with Fiat.
🔻Technical Specifications:
Engine: 1.2L or 1.3L petrol engine
Power: 64-69 hp
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Top speed: 140 km/h
Length: 4.07 meters
Width: 1.62 meters
Height: 1.44 meters
🔻The Lada 2101 was nicknamed 'копейка' (kopeycka, a Soviet coin) in the Soviet Union because of its number: VAZ 2101.
🔻The Lada 2101 was exported to many countries around the world, including Western Europe, Africa, and Latin America.
🔻The production of the Lada 2101 ceased in 1988, but the car remains popular in Russia and other former Soviet republics.
🔻While new Lada 2101s are no longer manufactured, you can still find them for sale in the used car market not only in Russia.
#USSR
#VAZ
#Russiancars
🔻The Lada 2101, also known as the Жигули Zhiguli, is a small family car that was produced by the Soviet car manufacturer AvtoVAZ from 1970 to 1988.
🔻It was the first car to be designed and manufactured in the Soviet Union under a licensing agreement with Fiat.
🔻Technical Specifications:
Engine: 1.2L or 1.3L petrol engine
Power: 64-69 hp
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Top speed: 140 km/h
Length: 4.07 meters
Width: 1.62 meters
Height: 1.44 meters
🔻The Lada 2101 was nicknamed 'копейка' (kopeycka, a Soviet coin) in the Soviet Union because of its number: VAZ 2101.
🔻The Lada 2101 was exported to many countries around the world, including Western Europe, Africa, and Latin America.
🔻The production of the Lada 2101 ceased in 1988, but the car remains popular in Russia and other former Soviet republics.
🔻While new Lada 2101s are no longer manufactured, you can still find them for sale in the used car market not only in Russia.
#USSR
#VAZ
#Russiancars
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Russia through the Eyes of the Winners of the 10th "Most Beautiful Country" Photo Contest.
🔻The Russian Geographical Society reports that 46,000 works were submitted, with entries coming from representatives of 19 countries.
Source: RT in Russia
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🔻The Russian Geographical Society reports that 46,000 works were submitted, with entries coming from representatives of 19 countries.
Source: RT in Russia
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#Russianbeauty
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