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Stop Touching Sculptures In The Metro by Austeen007(m): 6:37pm On Nov 28, 2020
Touching the nose of sculptures is believed by Russians to bring good lucks. This has been a long-time standing tradition amongst Russians which is dated to have started during the Soviet-era.

It is a long-standing good luck traditional ritual amongst thousands of Russians and tourists who rides through the metro on a daily basis.

Meanwhile, the Moscow transport authorities are urging people to stop touching the Soviet-era sculptures in the metro for good lucks. This is due to the long years of touching the sculptures is obviously deteriorating the original form of the Soviet-era Bronze sculptures.

Students also Rub their reports card on the Sculptures which they believe will bring them good luck in passing their exams in flying colors.

TAKEN FROM AFRICAN IN RUSSIA

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Re: Stop Touching Sculptures In The Metro by YoungLionken(m): 8:40am On May 01, 2023
cool

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