Kozma Prutkov

Don't walk on the slope, to not wear down your boots on one side.

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Kozma Prutkov

New boots always pinch. www.english-slang.com

Prutkov Kozma

Kozma Prutkov - a collective pseudonym for the group of Russian writers - Alexey Tolstoy and Zhemchuzhnikov brothers, who performed jointly in 50-60s of the 19th century. www.english-slang.com

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