Proverbs and sayings summarize all the valuable experience accumulated by our ancestors over the centuries of development. Each nation has its own customs and mentality, so the proverbs are different in all countries, but they all propagate the same values: true friendship and love, devotion, honest work and approaching God.
Where do proverbs come from?
Russian folk sayings and proverbs go back to ancient times, when our ancestors were closely connected with nature and could learn life secrets, which are now inaccessible to us. Since the sayings are time-tested, you can fully rely on ancient wisdom and do the right thing in any situation, relying only on the statements of our ancestors.
The basis of any proverb or proverb is a life situation. Our ancestors experienced all the problems and phenomena that Russian folk proverbs talk about, so their goal is to give us either a hint or a direct guide to action in a given situation. These valuable statements have been compiled over the centuries, therefore, in fact, reflect the entire history of the development of the Russian people.
Proverbs about life
The most common Russian folk proverbs help young people understand the laws of life and act correctly in difficult situations.
"Two deaths will not happen, but one cannot be avoided"
This saying is probably known to our grandparents, but the younger generation, most likely, has never heard of it. What is the meaning of the statement? This is not about death, but about the inevitability of what is destined for each of us by fate. Whether you are at risk or not, what is about to happen will happen to you anyway, just as death is inevitable for each of us. However, the proverb does not teach us to blindly give in to fate, but to take risks with the hope that everything will end safely - a purely Russian philosophy.
"Get lost in 3 pines"
A rather well-known statement, which means a person’s inability to understand the simplest situation, but is also used in the direct sense, when a person really got lost in the simplest place for orientation. In general, the number of situations in which Russian proverbs can be used is striking. Folk wisdom extends to almost all aspects of life, providing attentive youth with invaluable assistance in their life's journey.
Proverbs with an interesting story
The Slavs adored puns and utterances with a deep meaning that goes into their customs and religion. One of these sayings is described below.
"After the rain on Thursday"
Even young people have been familiar with this saying since childhood, not to mention the famous Soviet fairy tale with the evil Koshchei, the Firebird, the beautiful princess and Ivan the Fool. However, not everyone knows the roots of this statement. The Slavs were incredibly religious, and Perun was always considered the main god. Since Thursday was dedicated to this particular god, all prayers and requests were offered to him on Thursday, and since the prayers of the people basically remained vain, this proverb was born. It means an event that most likely will not happen or will happen after an unknown period of time.
Russian folk proverbs about friendship
With the help of folk wisdom, our ancestors teach us not only worldly truths, but also true friendship, and they also warn of false values that persecute and tempt people at every turn.
"An old friend is better than the new two"
This is one of the most famous sayings for which Russian folk proverbs are famous. It tells us about the value of true friends who have passed through fire and water with us and are ready to support in sadness and joy. The proverb teaches us that new people should not be trusted without reservation, since only old friends who know us well and love the way we are can show true fidelity and devotion.
"A friend in need is a friend indeed"
The statement is closely related to the previous proverb. It teaches us that only in difficult times can a person know who his true friend is and who really values him. It is used in situations where a person has shown attention to a friend or, conversely, abandoned him alone with problems. In this case, of course, the proverb is spoken negatively.
Proverbs of love
There are many proverbs about love, and many of them are associated with faith, mutual respect and trust. So think about the secret of family happiness!
"Where there is love, there is God. God is love"
The statement speaks for itself: if the couple really love each other, then joy and peace will reign in their house. On the other hand, if a couple is close to God, then they will definitely have love and prosperity.
"Mountains are destroyed by an earthquake, love is destroyed by the word"
Russian folk proverbs about love often provide an opportunity to clearly understand how to behave in a family and how to achieve happiness. This statement teaches us to be more tolerant of each other and carefully select words, so as not to hurt our soul mate, because a good word can heal, and a bad one can kill, including love.