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Russian Superstitions

  • If you forget someone’s name or don’t recognize them, it means you’ll be rich

    If you forget someone’s name or don’t recognize them, it means you’ll be rich

  • Never give yellow flowers to a lover—it signals a breakup

    Never give yellow flowers to a lover—it signals a breakup

  • If a hare crosses your path, it’s bad luck

    If a hare crosses your path, it’s bad luck

  • If you see swallows flying low, it will rain

    If you see swallows flying low, it will rain

  • Never open an umbrella indoors—though not uniquely Russian, some observe it

    Never open an umbrella indoors—though not uniquely Russian, some observe it

  • Rubbing statues in certain places (like metro stations) brings luck

    Rubbing statues in certain places (like metro stations) brings luck

  • Never greet or say goodbye on the threshold—invites bad spirits

    Never greet or say goodbye on the threshold—invites bad spirits

  • Never whistle at night—invites evil spirits

    Never whistle at night—invites evil spirits

  • If you find yourself between two people with the same name, make a wish

    If you find yourself between two people with the same name, make a wish

  • If your ears ring, someone is talking about you—guess which ear and make a wish if correct

    If your ears ring, someone is talking about you—guess which ear and make a wish if correct

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