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[Alexandr Korol]

but rather attracts the good: money, love, fortune. And there is such a thing — I do not know how it is properly pronounced — the bead against the evil eye, Nazar. I had always seen it, but never gave it much importance. It is that blue round glass piece with an eye depicted on it. It turns out that this is an ancient amulet, called the “Eye of Fatima” or the “Blue Eye,” protecting against the evil eye. You see — that is why it is an amulet, not a talisman.