Proverb

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Origin of the Karma Proverb: 'Whoever Goes Against Karma Will Clean It'

26 February 2026·639 words·3 mins

Investigation Proverb Etymology Folklore Karma Russian-Language

Tracing the origin of the Russian proverb ‘Кто против кармы пойдёт — тому карму и чистить.’ No exact source found — likely anonymous internet aphorism.

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Origin of 'I Am Immortal Until I Die!' — From Tarkovsky to Internet Meme

26 February 2026·811 words·4 mins

Investigation Proverb Etymology Poetry Tarkovsky Philosophy Russian-Literature

The Russian internet meme ‘I am immortal until I croak!’ originates from Arseny Tarkovsky’s 1961 poem ‘Zummer’ — traced through philosophy, folklore, and pop culture.

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