If you talk to an official you must talk rubles.
More Russian Proverbs:
You cannot buy wisdom abroad if there is none at home.Russian
Badly oiled wheels will squeak.
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The bear dances but the tamer collects the money.
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Advertising is the driving force of business.
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As long as the sun shines one does not ask for the moon.
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Every seed knows its time.
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