Video: 10 Russian words that are nearly impossible to translate

It's not always possible to find an English equivalent for certain Russian words. Watch our #RussianWords series to learn which ones are incredibly difficult to translate.

1. Podvig

2. Yurodivy

3. Avos'

4. Bespredel

5. Bytie

6. Toska

7. Stushevatsya

8. Khamstvo

9. Nadryv

10. Poshlost'

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