Proverbs are concise, universal expressions of human experience that offer guidance, humor, and a glimpse into the heart of a language and its people. Join us in discovering the essence of Russian culture, one proverb at a time.
Examples of Russian proverbs and their meaning. What do you think about them?
Meaning: "If you’re scared of wolves, don’t go in the woods."
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Meaning: ": If you’re given something, take it, but if you’re being beaten – run."
This is a humorous way of telling someone to grab an opportunity, unless it is particularly dangerous.
Meaning: "Poverty inspires invention."
Necessity is the mother of invention.
Meaning: "Without hard work, one wouldn’t even get a fish out of a pond"
No pain, no gain.