In today’s talks in Russia about social issues, idioms play a big role.

These special phrases help share ideas and show how people feel about different situations.

Here’s a list of common idiomatic phrases, their meanings, and words that relate to social topics.

Common Idiomatic Expressions

1. "Брать на себя ответственность" (Take responsibility)

   • Meaning: To take responsibility.
   • Usage: People say this when they talk about being accountable for social problems.
   • Example: "Мы должны брать на себя ответственность за будущее нашего общества." (We must take responsibility for the future of our society.)
   • Similar Phrase: Нести бремя (To bear the burden).

2. "Каждому свое" (To each their own)

   • Meaning: Everyone has different tastes and opinions.
   • Usage: This shows that people may like different things.
   • Example: "Каждому свое, но мы должны учитывать мнение других." (To each their own, but we must consider others' opinions.)
   • Opposite Phrase: Единодушие (Everyone agreeing).

3. "Выводить на чистую воду" (To bring to light)

   • Meaning: To expose or reveal the truth.
   • Usage: Used when talking about corruption or bad behavior.
   • Example: "Журналисты играют важную роль в выводе на чистую воду продажных чиновников." (Journalists play an important role in exposing corrupt officials.)
   • Similar Phrase: Обнажать (To unveil).

4. "Дать все и сразу" (To give everything at once)

   • Meaning: To provide everything right away.
   • Usage: This is used in discussions about wanting quick results.
   • Example: "Нам нельзя давать все и сразу, это приведет к плохим последствиям." (We cannot give everything at once; it will lead to bad results.)
   • Similar Phrase: Исполнение мечты (Fulfilling a dream).

5. "Поднимать вопросы" (To raise questions)

   • Meaning: To bring up important issues.
   • Usage: Often heard when discussing serious social topics.
   • Example: "Эксперты должны поднимать вопросы о здоровье общества." (Experts should raise questions about the health of society.)
   • Similar Phrase: Затрагивать проблемы (To touch on problems).

Emotions and Vocabulary

When talking about social issues, it helps to use words that show emotions and deeper ideas.

• Emotional Words:

  • Тревожный (Anxious): Used when discussing worries about society.
  • Оптимистичный (Optimistic): Relates to positive changes in society.
  • Безнадёжный (Hopeless): Reflects feelings of despair in hard times.

• Important Terms:

  • Нарушение прав (Violation of rights): Important in talks about social justice.
  • Социальная ответственность (Social responsibility): A key idea in social discussions.

How to Use This Knowledge

Learn these phrases and words to improve how you talk or write about social issues.

Try making sentences using these phrases to understand their meanings better. For example:

• "К сожалению, в нашей стране много социальных проблем, и необходимо брать на себя ответственность." (Unfortunately, our country has many social problems, and we must take responsibility.)

Using these expressions and words will help you discuss important social issues in Russian more easily.