Subj : Funny story about Russians
To   : Ardith Hinton
From : Alexander Koryagin
Date : Mon Dec 04 2023 09:29:48


Hi, Ardith Hinton!
I read your message from 01.12.2023 01:14

AH> According to my sources this word refers to a peasant... i.e. a term
AH> somebody Dallas & I knew years ago applied WRT those who live in the
AH> country & whom he thought to have limited education, intelligence, &
AH> /or knowledge of how things work in the Big City. But I understand
AH> it can also signify an ordinary adult male, and I reckon the latter
AH> is more like what you had in mind.... :-)

Today informally we often use "muzhik" to denote a cool, strong man as an opposition to a modern weak, feminized one. Most often phrases are "he is a real muzhik!" or respectfully about a man who keeps his word: "Muzhik has said Muzhik has done!". :)

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AH> And whether or not either statement is true, nobody who values their
AH> life would risk eating a poisoned one... [chuckle].

Although it is just a joke story, I strongly believe. ;)

Bye, Ardith!
Alexander Koryagin
english_tutor 2023

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