It's better to stay out of the shade of negative people.
Лучше держаться подальше от тени негативных людей.
Definitions
To avoid being in a place where there is criticism, negativity, or disapproval; alternatively, it can mean to remain in the sunlight or not hide from attention or challenges. The phrase can be used both literally (not standing in the shadow) and figuratively (not avoiding scrutiny or negativity).