Russian gestures

Express yourself in Russian by learning a series of hand gestures, from 'Welcome' to 'I'm full up'

Wed 10 Feb 2010 05.41 EST

“Dabro pazhaluvut” “Welcome” How to do it: when shaking hands with or embracing someone, make sure you cross the threshold first. Doing so before you have entered the room is thought to bring bad luck.Illustration: Guardian Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
“Davai vyp’yem” “Let’s drink” How to do it: flick throat with index finger.Illustration: Guardian Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
“Zachem tak slozhnu?”
“Why so complicated?” How to do it: reach behind head and scratch left ear with right hand or vice versa – means that something has been expressed backwards or has been made too complicated.Illustration: Guardian Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
“Syt(a) pa gorlo”
“I’m full up” (male/female) How to do it: draw thumb across throat.Illustration: Guardian Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

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“Zachem tak slozhnu?”