Bedeutung
To go a very long distance.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Decembrist Wives' are the ultimate cultural symbol of this phrase. In 1825, noblewomen followed their husbands to Siberia, which was then considered the literal edge of the civilized world. During the Soviet period, 'going to the edge of the world' often meant working on massive construction projects in the Far North or Siberia (like the BAM railway). It was seen as heroic and romantic. Today, Russians use this phrase to describe 'extreme tourism' in places like Kamchatka or the Altai Mountains, which are becoming popular for those wanting to escape city life. In Russian fairy tales, the hero often travels 'за тридевять земель' (beyond thrice-nine lands), which is a mythological equivalent to 'the edge of the world.'
Use for Romance
If you want to impress a Russian speaker with your devotion, this is the #1 phrase to use.
Don't say 'Конец'
Saying 'Я пойду за тобой на конец света' sounds like you're inviting them to the Apocalypse.
Bedeutung
To go a very long distance.
Use for Romance
If you want to impress a Russian speaker with your devotion, this is the #1 phrase to use.
Don't say 'Конец'
Saying 'Я пойду за тобой на конец света' sounds like you're inviting them to the Apocalypse.
Grammar Check
Always check if you are moving (на край) or already there (на краю).
Sarcasm
Russians often use this sarcastically when a friend lives in a distant suburb.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct preposition and form of the word 'край'.
Я готов поехать за тобой ___ ____ света.
We use 'на' for the idiom and the Accusative 'край' because there is movement (поехать).
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly to mean 'very far'?
Choose the correct sentence:
The first sentence uses the idiom to describe a remote location. The second is a mistake for 'конец света'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
— Где ты был? Я не мог до тебя дозвониться! — Извини, я уезжал __________, там нет связи.
This is the standard form of the idiom used to describe a remote place without phone reception.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are telling your partner you will never leave them.
This is the classic romantic application of the idiom.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Край vs. Конец
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenЯ готов поехать за тобой ___ ____ света.
We use 'на' for the idiom and the Accusative 'край' because there is movement (поехать).
Choose the correct sentence:
The first sentence uses the idiom to describe a remote location. The second is a mistake for 'конец света'.
— Где ты был? Я не мог до тебя дозвониться! — Извини, я уезжал __________, там нет связи.
This is the standard form of the idiom used to describe a remote place without phone reception.
Situation: You are telling your partner you will never leave them.
This is the classic romantic application of the idiom.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it's neutral to informal. It's fine for friends and family, but too poetic for a business meeting.
Yes! 'Лечу на край света' is a very common way to describe a flight to Australia or South America.
Almost none. 'Света' is slightly more common and feels a bit more romantic/literary.
In Russian, we use 'на' for edges, borders, and open spaces. Since it's the 'edge' (край), 'на' is required.
Absolutely. It's a very common hashtag on Russian Instagram and TikTok for travel videos.
Yes, but that's literal. It means 'to the edge of the city.' It loses the idiomatic 'very far' meaning.
Usually no. It's either romantic or descriptive. If you want a negative 'middle of nowhere,' use 'у чёрта на куличках.'
Use 'с края света.'
Yes, many! Most notably by Maxim Fadeev and various Russian pop artists.
Only if you're being dramatic or if the walk is truly epic.
Verwandte Redewendungen
У чёрта на куличках
similarIn the middle of nowhere
За тридевять земель
similarVery far away (fairy tale style)
Конец света
contrastThe end of the world (Apocalypse)
Куда глаза глядят
similarWherever one's eyes look / aimlessly
На отшибе
specialized formIn a remote, isolated spot
