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Wicked Blue

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3. I have relatives in Estonia who won't even speak the word Russian

Reply to CanonRay (Reply #1)

Fri Oct 17, 2025, 07:48 PM

Oct 17

It's a very old superstition. To speak the name of an enemy may summon it. They call Russia the Eastern Neighbor, Ida-Naaber.

They also have superstitious nicknames for bears, foxes and wolves.

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Intersting conversation with a 70 y.o. estonian/russian woman in Tartu.... [View all] getagrip_already Oct 17 OP

We had the opposite experience this year in Estonia CanonRay Oct 17 #1

Yeah, that is the same experience we had, except.. getagrip_already Oct 17 #2

The Russians living in Estonia watch Russian television Wicked Blue Oct 17 #4

I hadnt thought of that.... getagrip_already Saturday #5

I have relatives in Estonia who won't even speak the word Russian Wicked Blue Oct 17 #3

Now that you mention it... getagrip_already Saturday #6