The key facts
- The 'Russky Kod' project has released 30 videos about proverbs and sayings, created with the help of neural networks
- The videos have garnered more than 5 million views and over 500 comments
- The authors note: AI is an assistant in content creation, not a replacement for the authors' own thoughts
30 videos about the hidden meanings of familiar phrases
The educational project 'Russky Kod' (Russian Code) has released a series of 30 videos about proverbs, sayings and well-known expressions of the Russian language. The videos were created with the help of neural networks and, according to kp.ru, have garnered more than 5 million views and over 500 comments.
What the authors explain
The authors examine the origins of phrases whose meaning is not always obvious to a modern viewer. For example, as explained in the videos, the expression 'gol kak sokol' (naked as a falcon) has nothing to do with the bird, and 'zarubit na nosu' (carve on one's nose, meaning to remember firmly) is not related to the usual meaning of the word 'nose'. The project was prompted by a widespread gap: people use set expressions automatically but struggle to explain their meaning. The animated format is meant to draw attention to this problem.
The role of neural networks is only auxiliary
The project's authors emphasize that artificial intelligence serves merely as an assistant in creating educational content and should not replace the authors' own thoughts. Thus, in the project neural networks handle the technical side of video production, while the substantive interpretation of the proverbs remains with people.
