expresses russian
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сonnects two sentences the second of which expresses an inconsistency the opposite of what is expected on the basis of the first sentence
It is used at the beginning of a sentence (in a dialogue) to strengthen the opposition to what is assumed
Examples
Россия выража́ет сожале́ния по по́воду поги́бших во вре́мя кри́зиса с зало́жниками.
Russia expresses regret for those lost in the hostage incident.
Его лицо́ выража́ет глубо́кую печа́ль и раска́яние.
His face expresses deep sorrow and repentance.
Хими́ческий си́мвол H обознача́ет водоро́д.
The chemical symbol H expresses hydrogen.
