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Russian Superstitions

  • Never hand someone a knife—it signals future conflict

    Never hand someone a knife—it signals future conflict

  • 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

    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

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

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

  • 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 you trip on your left leg and were born on an odd day (or right leg on an even day), ask someone to slap your hand to avoid bad luck

    If you trip on your left leg and were born on an odd day (or right leg on an even day), ask someone to slap your hand to avoid bad luck

  • If a chicken crows at you three times before noon, a family member may die soon

    If a chicken crows at you three times before noon, a family member may die soon

  • Don’t go to the bathhouse after midnight—danger from spirits

    Don’t go to the bathhouse after midnight—danger from spirits

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