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Unusual Monument: "The Granite of Science" in Ishim 🔻In the Russian city of 📍Ishim, there is a unique and witty monument called «Гранит науки» (The Granite of Science). 🔻This sculpture is a brilliant 3D illustration of a famous Russian idiom! • Грызть гранит науки [gryzt' gra-nit na-u-ki] SLT: To gnaw on the granite of science Meaning: To study hard, to persevere in learning, to acquire knowledge through great effort (implying it's a tough, slow process) Origin: The phrase became popular in the Soviet era, symbolizing the hard, persistent work required to master complex scientific subjects. Granite, as a hard stone, perfectly symbolizes the difficulty of knowledge. 🔻The inscription on this monument contains a well-known Russian proverb: • Век живи — век учись. [vek zhi-vi - vek u-chis'] SLT: Live for a century — study for a century Meaning: You live and learn; never stop learning throughout your life. Origin: This proverb is attributed to the ancient Roman philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca. It entered the Russian language as a profound truth about the endless process of education. The full version often adds: ...и дураком помрёшь (...and you'll still die a fool), adding a humorous, slightly cynical twist. #russian_culture #phraseology #around_Russia 😎RCR | Support | Boost