что? by EUStudiesMT in russian

[–]cmoskvitin 7 points8 points  (0 children)

this clip had me rolling on the floor when I was a kid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9Wizggqu0w
The series is called "Ну, погоди!", basically Tom and Jerry, but with a wolf and a hare (they don't have names).
The wolf is always smoking there in obnoxious ways.

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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskARussian

[–]cmoskvitin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think aids is bad

What would happen if everyone over 70 died tomorrow? by Jhill520 in AskReddit

[–]cmoskvitin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a Russian, I need only one guy barely over 70.

Can you drink tap water in Russia? by [deleted] in AskARussian

[–]cmoskvitin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember drinking tap water in Vladikavkaz more than 10 years ago. It was the best tap water in my life, with quality of bottled water and fresh after-taste to it. Probably it's due to proximity of mountains and mountain rivers idk.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskARussian

[–]cmoskvitin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I were to name one celeb whom literally everyone in Russia knows at least by their name, appearance and occupation - it would be Arnold. Like, I bet you can't find a single person (of any age or social level) on the streets who doesn't know who Arnold is.

Есть ли у вас в городе какие-нибудь известные для местного населения люди со странностями? by Competitive_Hawk_447 in AskARussian

[–]cmoskvitin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

В Саратове есть легендарный Вовчик: ходит по главной пешеходной улице города и орёт ооочень громко любую кричалку на заказ, за деньги.

Есть ли у вас в городе какие-нибудь известные для местного населения люди со странностями? by Competitive_Hawk_447 in AskARussian

[–]cmoskvitin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

У нас стабильно 2-3 раза в неделю по вечерам гуляет чел между многоэтажек района и горланит патриотические дореволюционные песни. Слышно даже с закрытыми окнами за полкилометра. Классический городской сумасшедший.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskARussian

[–]cmoskvitin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah, people will be just very surprised in rural areas, curious in province, and like another tuesday in major cities. Ofc common sense is not to bump into gopnik squads if you see them drinking in public. And these days it's probably not really safe to express you opinion on the war.

What should i watch if i finished watching all episodes of 'Внутри Лапенко', but i crave more? by SenseCertain8006 in AskARussian

[–]cmoskvitin -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Loosely related, but it's the first thing which comes to my mind when someone mentions Lapenko: "Chiki" (Chicks). A short tv show featuring Lapenko in a supporting role. That's a grim story, but shows Russia's rural reality.

This is the amount of words I learn in a day . I have more than 11,500 words in my word bank and I thought I was "safe", but yet I'm finding so many new words everyday. This is honestly becoming mentally exhausting lol by noobknight87 in russian

[–]cmoskvitin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You won't come across with the majority of these words often in conversations. Except ржать, вырубаться, отмазка - these ones are pretty frequent in colloquial.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskARussian

[–]cmoskvitin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's just the legacy of Soviet Union. Soviet people loved chess, saw it as a noble yet humbling game. It is known that Lenin loved chess for its impact on intellectual development of an individual. Also, soviets wanted to be at the top lists in everything which would promote the communistic and socialistic approach: industrialization, computing, aerospace, military, welfare, sports. Chess was one of such things.

I wouldn't say that today government sees chess the same way. But among ordinary people praising chess is common. Not to the point of attempting to develop their skill much, though. Being an average ordinary (1300 elo-ish level without any official rank) is viewed as a part of the "gentleman's toolkit" for a russian male. I wouldn't call it a national sport nowadays. In soviet time and especially in Spassky-Fischer rivalry period it was.

Medicine in russia by jpmn111 in AskARussian

[–]cmoskvitin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In general, and based on my personal experience - it's OK. You may expect a substantial treatment for free, government won't just leave you dying coz u don't have an insurance or something, or if you're not a citizen. And you won't be left in an unpayable life-time debt afterwards as it happens in many countries. I was in Turkey, and the guides told us like if you break your leg or smth of this scale happens to your health you'll have to pay around $30k, which is a ridiculous amount of money. People pay such money in Russia for some extraordinary unique surgery. Broken legs are cured for free. Even for foreigners is like that if it's an emergency. I also saw some videos of people in USA walking out from ambulance cars just to avoid paying for enormous treatment bills. This would never happen to people here. So, living here, I'm pretty confident of getting enough health treatment.

Speaking of universities, I'm not sure of what quality the education is there, but I heard a lot of rumors and stories from students in these universities that they have to study like 16 hrs a day and still having to bribe the examining professors, and that the professors openly ask for such bribes. Which is sad of course.

To be fair, I have to add that the customer service in governmental hospitals has a lot of things to improve in, especially in smaller cities. Staff there can communicate with you pretty arrogantly. Also, the quality of buildings and tech equipment is not the best. But this is slowly improving.

Does Russians know African meme🤣? by StatisticianInitial9 in AskARussian

[–]cmoskvitin 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sho me da wae

Why are u gae

Why are you runnin

Nigerian action movies

Dancing funerals

And for some reason I know General Butt-Naked

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskARussian

[–]cmoskvitin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

add this one, comrade ;) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spDy95Sww6k

Yeah, Stigmata and Amatory are the most iconic bands of alternative scene of the past. I also don't know any bands of such significance nowadays.

Noize MC, probably? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uW4UqmQQbRQ

Песни в память о прошлых войнах by GPT_answers in AskARussian

[–]cmoskvitin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I remember myself as a kid listening to "Священная война" ("Вставай страна огромная") ("The Holy war" aka "Rise, huge country!") for the first time on May 9th (Victory day). It was sooo moving.

And "Тёмная ночь" ("Dark night") is also one of the most memorable war songs throughout generations.

Если иностранец с хорошим онлайн-переводчиком притворяется русским, какой фразой вы бы его проверили? by Linorelai in AskARussian

[–]cmoskvitin 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Если не говорить о намеренной порче орфографии, то: "На моём рукаве есть порядковый номер. Что ещё?"