| Brief Description: | A comprehensive Russian-English sourcebook on Russian proverbs, this reference contains 5,543 Russian proverbs and their literal or free English translations. Ample cross-referencing for proverbs on related subjects is included, as is a handy English proverb index. Asterisks mark the 1,900 most common and important proverbs. This is a valuable reference and learning tool for scholars, linguists, translators, travelers, and anyone interested in Russia's rich and colorful history, literature and culture.
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