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How to ask someone to be less polite and not use white lies?
Note: Please let me know if this question is off-topic, so it can be closed or deleted. I am afraid that it either focuses too much on Russian culture, or alternatively is asking for a translation.
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Does anyone understand the sense (смысл) of this Soviet-era poster?
I forgot how I found this poster on the internet, but it looked strange so I thought I would translate it so it would make sense:
However, it seems even more bizarre and non-sensical after ...
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Meaning and usage of the Russian proverbs that seemingly discourage proactiveness [closed]
The Russian language abounds in wise proverbs, but I am very much confused by some of them, specifically by those that appear to discourage proactiveness. I am at a loss as to how such a good thing as ...
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