The act of saying one thing, which puts everyone at ease, then doing the exact opposite of what you propose. It's kind of like a crazy Ivan.
Ivan: Anna, if you go to bed with me, I promise to respect you in the morning.
Anna: Really, I love you so much.
Ivan at 6AM: Get out bitch, here's cab fare. I gave you a Russian Promise last night.
Anna: Really, I love you so much.
Ivan at 6AM: Get out bitch, here's cab fare. I gave you a Russian Promise last night.
by Commissar Black October 14, 2008
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"I really thought my ex was going to change after he swore he deleted the dating apps, but it was just a Russian Promise. He was actually just stalling to line up a new girlfriend before dumping me."
by carroarmato0 December 12, 2025
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