Traditions in Russia
Russia is a unique country, which preserves the national traditions deeply rooted not only in the Orthodox religion but also in paganism. Christianity gave Russians such great holidays as Easter and Christmas, and Paganism – Maslenitsa, which means Pancake Day. Old traditions are passed on from generation to generation.
New Years is the biggest celebration for Russians. It is believed that the way you celebrate the New Year indicates how your year will be. On New Year’s eve, a huge meal is prepared with an abundance of dishes.
Easter is the day of the resurrection of Christ. The main tradition at Easter time is the painting of hard-boiled eggs. Red is the predominant colour, as it signifies new life. Russians exchange eggs and kind wishes for the Easter celebration.
Christmas is the holiday of the birth of Jesus Christ, which is celebrated on the 7th of January. Before Christmas Eve, people tidy their houses. The food for Christmas is prepared some days in advance, with turkey, stuffed pork, pies, pastries and sweets for children.
Maslenitsa is one of the most cheerful holidays in Russia. It marks the end of the winter and the opening of new spring festivals and ceremonies. Maslenitsa is celebrated during the week preceding the Lent. Every day of Maslenitsa is devoted to special rituals.
There are some interesting family traditions. For example, when a new baby is born, the father should plant a tree, wishing the child to grow up strong and healthy.
Among the traditions connected with wedding is blessing. When a bride and groom are ready to go to the church, the oldest member in their family takes a religious icon from the wall. While the bride and groom kneel, the family member crosses them both with the icon, blesses their union, and wishes them a long and happy marriage. At the wedding reception, the husband and wife take a big loaf of bread and bite it at the same time, without the use of their hands. Whoever gets the larger piece, it is said that they will be the leader of their family.
2. Записать вопросы по тексту в тетрадь и ответить на них письменно, рядом указав перевод вопроса и ответа.
Answer the questions; use the information from the text.
1. Which holidays came to us from Christianity, and which ones from Paganism?
2. What is the biggest celebration for Russians?
3. What is the main tradition at Easter time?
4. What is Maslenitsa? When is it celebrated?
5. Can you name some interesting family traditions?
ответ:Probably, there is no person in the world who would not have a favorite pastime, no matter what it is connected with - singing, drawing, embroidery or photography. Hobbies are the best pastime.
Probably, there is no person in the world who would not have a favorite pastime, no matter what it is connected with - singing, drawing, embroidery or photography. Hobbies are the best pastime.I like to be constantly on the move. In winter I skate, I like to participate in skiing competitions. In the summer I ride a bike, we can ride a bike with friends on it into the forest, in which the horizontal bar is made, on it we tumble and pull ourselves up. There are boys and girls in our company. The general passion for sports brings us together.
Такими словами встретил старый Бульба двух сыновей своих,учившихся в киевской бурсе и приехавших уже на дом к отцу.
У них были только длинные чубы,за которые мог выдрать их всякий козак,носивший оружие.
Бедная старушка,привыкшая уже к таким поступкам своего мужа,печально глядела,сидя на лавке.
Он любил простую жизнь козаков и перессорился с теми из своих товарищей,которые были наклонны к варшавской стороне,называя их холопьями польских панов.
Она приникла к изголовью дорогих сыновей своих,лежавших рядом…
Месяц с вышины неба давно уже озарял весь двор,наполненный спящими ,густую кучу верб и высокий бурьян, в котором потонул частокол, окружавший двор.
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