Sentence examples of "country cousin" in English
And one point which sounded loud and clear is Putin's declaration that, after fifteen years of shuffling along as the remnants of the collapsed Soviet superpower, Russia has returned - in her own right - claiming a seat as a major international power in pursuit of her own interests, no longer interested in seeking admission as a "country cousin" to the club of the Euro-Atlantic democracies or willing to defer to U.S. guidance or interests.
В выступлении Путина четко прозвучал один мотив: пятнадцать лет Россию воспринимали как жалкие остатки советской сверхдержавы, но теперь она заявляет о себе как о важном игроке на международной арене, реализующем собственные интересы и не стремящемся более любой ценой быть допущенным в клуб евроатлантических демократий на правах 'деревенской кузины', готовой выполнять пожелания США.
How have you never mentioned that your cousin is a superstar country musician?
Почему ты никогда не рассказывал, что твоя кузина - суперзвезда кантри?
Golf is a waste of land in such a small country as Japan.
Гольф - это бесполезная трата земли в такой маленькой стране, как Япония.
In 1918, revolts due to the price of rice erupted all around the country.
В 1918 году восстания, связанные с ценами на рис, вспыхнули по всей стране.
Builders, like my cousin, often have to carry heavy materials to site.
Строителям, как и моему двоюродному брату, часто приходится таскать тяжести на стройплощадку.
The small country was annexed to its larger neighbor.
Маленькая страна была поглощена своим более крупным соседом.
He made up his mind not to return to his native country.
Он решил не возвращаться в свою родную страну.
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