

Russian Proverbs
«Любовь зла, полюбишь и козла» Literal translation: The love is evil – you may fall in love even with a goat. This proverb means that...


Russian Proverbs
«Много будешь знать – скоро состаришься» Literal translation: The more you know, the faster you grow old. This proverb is usually...


DO’s and DON’Ts - When visiting Russian friends at home
Russians are very hospitable and like both to invite and visit friends. When you are in Russia most likely you will be a guest at least...


Russian Proverbs
"После драки кулаками не машут" Literal translation: after a fight do not wave with your fists. This proverb means that it is senseless...


Russian Proverbs
"Пьяному море по колено" Literal translation: A sea is a knee-deep for drunken. This proverb means that When a man is drunk, he does...


10 persons in the Russian-Swiss relations
Frédéric-César de La Harpe (Russian: Фредерик Сезар Лагарп, 1754- 1838) a writer, philosopher and Swiss political leader, who played a...


Russia and Switzerland - what is the common?
Russia and Switzerland - what is the common? 1) Russians and a part of Swiss celebrate the New Year in the Julian calendar on the 13th of...