🎃 Top Russian Superstitions and Their Origins 🎃 Russia is a land rich in traditions and beliefs, many of which revolve around superstitions. 1. "Не свисти в помещении" (Don’t whistle indoors) Origin: Whistling is believed to bring misfortune, especially to one’s finances. 2. Пролить соль (Spilling salt) Origin: Salt has long been considered a protective substance. Spilling it is seen as bad luck, and throwing a pinch over the left shoulder is a common way to ward off evil. 3. Стучать по дереву (Knocking on wood) Origin: This gesture serves to prevent bad luck after expressing a hope or desire. We usually knock 3 times and spit over left shoulder. 4. Не есть с ножа (Don’t eat from a knife) Origin: Eating from a knife is believed to provoke arguments and symbolize conflict. Are there any interesting superstitions in yo-yo culture ? Share in comments 👁️ Follow for more 🫶🏻 https://t.me/beyondcultures I’ll gradually develop my educational channel 🫶🏻