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  Never let drafts or breezes in—Russians believe drafts can make you ill

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  If you have a bus ticket where the sum of the first three digits equals the last three, it’s good luck—eat the ticket for extra luck

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  If a black cat crosses your path, let someone else cross first

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  If you spill salt, don’t throw it over your shoulder—it doesn’t work in Russia

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

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

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

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  If you see swallows flying low, it will rain

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

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