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Traditionally one was spitting on the devil (who is always on the left). However Russians tend to add a symbolic three spits over one's left shoulder (or simply with the head turned to the left), and Russians will often knock three times as well. Knocking on wood is practiced in Russia as in other countries.It is claimed bad luck to do any act of romance on any 18th day of the month in the Gregorian calendar.After someone has left the house on a long journey, their room and/or their things should not be cleaned up until they have arrived, or at least a day has passed if there are guests in a house.It's often said "let's sit down before a journay" ( Russian: Присядем на дорожку) before doing that. Another version of the superstition states that the traveler must sit for a moment on or beside their suitcase. It is often conveniently written off as a time to sit and think of anything one may have forgotten. Before leaving for a long journey, travelers and, all those who are seeing them off, must sit for a moment in silence before leaving the house.Hands that itch are an omen that one will come into wealth.3 "Cause and effect" Russian superstitionsĬustoms that are more often regarded as superstition.2 Traditions for the use of alcohol in Russia.1 Customs that are more often regarded as superstition.