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чаша терпения (But although such worrying numbers have led many to wonder if Putin's standoff with the west might weaken his grip on power, analysts caution that the banking system is still functional and unemployment remains low. While concern over the economic situation is growing, the population's "cup of endurance," as the Russian phrase goes, is nowhere near to overflowing. TG. Seems to be more logical to talk about the "cup of endurance" being nowhere near to running out in this context. Alexander Demidov) |
