“Спокойствие, только спокойствие!” (loosely meaning "Never panic!")
The phrase is from the Soviet animated series about Karlsson-on-the-Roof. It is uttered by Karlsson himself when he tries to soothe Malysh ("Junior") whose parents refuse to buy him a dog.
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“Он улетел, но обещал вернуться” ("He flew away, but promised to come back!")
This phrase is also from the animated series about Karlsson . It is uttered by Fröken Bock when Karlsson suddenly disappears.
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“Давайте жить дружно!” ("Let's live in peace!/Let's not quarrel!")
This one is from the animated series about Leopold the Cat. The good-natured Leopold is being pestered by annoying and mischievous mice. But no matter what happens, he always repeats this phrase, defusing the tension in the end.
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“Кто ходит в гости по утрам, тот поступает мудро” ("Whoever visits others in the morning is wise!")
This is a famous phrase from Winnie the Pooh’s song. He sings it with Piglet on their way to Rabbit's house. The expression usually comes up when visiting someone early in the morning.
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