и́здавна

Examples

• Хоровод водили посолонь, как заведено издавна.

  They performed the round dance clockwise, as had long been customary.

• Пурпур издавна считался цветом власти.

  Purple has long been considered the color of power.

• Мирра издавна использовалась как благовоние.

  Myrrh has long been used as incense.

• Таты живут на Кавказе издавна

  The Tats have lived in the Caucasus since ancient times.

• Лакцы издавна живут в горах Кавказа.

  The Laks have lived in the Caucasus Mountains since ancient times.

• Издавна люди верили в силу солнца

  Since ancient times, people have believed in the power of the sun.

• Этот народ издавна славится воинственным характером

  This people has long been known for its warlike character.

• Москву издавна называют первопрестольной.

  Moscow has long been known as the First-Throned City.