За семью морями
Za semyu moryami
Word-for-word
"Beyond seven seas"
English equivalent
"At the ends of the earth / Across the seven seas"
What does it mean?
Something that is located very far away.
Example in use
Russian
Мой друг сейчас живёт за семью морями.
Translation
My friend is living at the ends of the earth right now.
When to use
Use this when referring to a destination that feels extremely distant or unreachable. It has a slightly poetic, literary ring to it, often implying a sense of longing or extreme physical distance.
Origin & cultural note
This phrase is deeply embedded in Russian folklore and fairy tales, where the hero often has to travel "za sem-moryami" to find the princess or a magical treasure. It evokes a sense of epic, adventurous distance.
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