Historical reference?

[Sarah Hurst]

I'm trying to translate the following sentence, which refers to someone who
lost his legs in World War II. Does anyone know what this reference to Rus
is about and how it might be conveyed in English?

 

А то, что увечье, так, может, оно делало его еще более привлекательным,
говорилось ведь на Руси: <Любишь своего?> - <Жалею, вестимо...>

 

Sarah Hurst


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