Learn Russian with RussianPod101.com. You are in Russia enjoying some much-needed time with friends and their families. Because you have known them your whole life, you know the families that you are staying with are superstitious. In fact, some of their superstitions you have adopted. Last year, when your friend’s grandmother died, you attended the Russian funeral and covered all the mirrors in their house for them. It was a wonder anyone got to the funeral looking semi-decent! Then recently, a pipe broke in the kitchen of your friend’s house and no one could fix it, so you took it upon yourself to hire a plumber. Too bad this plumber didn’t know about Russian superstitions! He came into the house and got right to work, but a short time later, you and your friends heard whistling coming from the kitchen. The hair on your neck began to prickle. In fact, you think everyone’s did. Running into the kitchen, you explained to the plumber why he could not whistle. The plumber respected your wishes, but your friend that owns the house is petrified of becoming broke!
Learning Russian with RussianPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn Russian. In this Russian All About lesson, we will teach you about Russian superstition and give you several examples. Have you ever been late to work? In Russia, you can blame it on a black cat crossing your path. Find out what other superstitions Russian believe and then come back to RussianPod101.com for more fantastic lessons. Leave us a message while you’re there.












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Monday at 6:30 pm
Are you superstitious?
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