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#Poll: Who Is Mr. #Snowden?

On By Sergey ArmeyskovIn Monuments, News, Politics, PollsLeave a comment

Snowden bust

While Snowden is snowed in at his snow den in Russia, his bust is was installed in NYC. So here’s the question: who is Mr. Snowden in your opinion?

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#RussianProverbs: Spoken Word ≠ Sparrow & Tongue = Enemy

On By Sergey ArmeyskovIn Russian Sayings2 Comments

Lime Tree Hanging Cupboard from Abramtsevo, 1920s
Lime Tree Hanging Cupboard from Abramtsevo, 1920s

Слово — не воробей, вылетит — не поймаешь (slóvo — ne vorobéi, výletit — ne poimáesh).

Literally: a spoken word is not a sparrow, once it flies out – it cannot be caught. Continue reading “#RussianProverbs: Spoken Word ≠ Sparrow & Tongue = Enemy” →