Russian proverbs gained popularity in the West thanks to Ronald Reagan, who supposedly was a fan of Russian folklore. Russians have possibly thousands of proverbs. Below is a very short list of Russian proverbs with translation.
Бодливой корове Бог рог не дает
English pronounciation: BOD-lee-voy kor-OV-eh Bog rog nee DAI-ets.
Literally: God does not give horns to a cow that likes to butt
Moral: Overzealous people often don't have means to do what they would like to
Дареному коню в зубы не смотрят
English pronounciation: Dar-en-OM-oo KON-yu ef zoo-BEETS nee smot-RYATS.
Literally: Don't look at the teeth of a horse that you got as a present
Moral: Appreciate what you have
Note: Looking at horse's teeth is one of the way to determine the age of a horse, and, therefore, its value.
Рыбак рыбака видит издалека
English pronounciation: REE-bak ree-BAK-a vee-DEET eez-dal-EK-a.
Literally: A fisherman can tell another fisherman from afar
Moral: People of similar interests are attracted to each other
Язык до Киева доведет
English pronounciation: Ya-ZIK doh KEE-va do-BED-ets.
Literally: Your tongue can get you to Kiev
Moral: You can achieve almost anything by asking for help from others
Яйца курицу не учат
English pronounciation: YEET-sa doh koor-ET-su nee oo-CHATS.
Literally: Eggs cannot teach a hen.
Moral: Do not give advise to someone more experienced than you
