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Russian · Absolute Beginner

Львиная доля

Adapted from The Lion’s Share

By Aesop

A lion claims every part of a jointly hunted stag for himself.

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Illustration for the scene “Hunting with the lion”

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На охоте со Львом

Hunting with the lion

Russian

Лев идёт на охоту вместе с Лисом, Шакалом и Волком.

English translation

The Lion goes hunting with the Fox, the Jackal, and the Wolf.

Russian

Они долго охотятся.

English translation

They hunt for a long time.

Russian

Наконец они находят Оленя.

English translation

Finally, they find a Deer.

Russian

Олень не ждёт их нападения.

English translation

The Deer does not expect them to attack.

Russian

Звери убивают его.

English translation

The animals kill him.

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