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Will your instincts survive a Russian wisdom proverbs quiz designed for experts?

Russian Proverbs & Sayings

Difficulty

Medium

Questions

20

Volts

2/q

Stop bringing your own samovar to the wrong city and start proving your worth. From the weight of a hundred rubles to the irony of doing things as usual, these proverbs demand sharp recall. Tell us which creature whistles on a mountain and why the morning always beats the night.