There are a lot of them. From the common ones like black cats, or the unlucky number 13, to more Russian-specific superstitions. For example, whistling. It’s said that if you whistle too much, you will whistle away all your money. Or before a long journey, just before leaving home, you should stop and sit for a moment. This will trick evil spirits into thinking you are not going anywhere, meaning they will not follow you.
