Представлено сочинение на английском языке Праздники России/ Russian Holidays с переводом на русский язык.
| Russian Holidays | Праздники России |
| Every country has its own customs, traditions and holidays and Russia is no exception. It is almost impossible to list all the holidays of the country but I’d like to tell you about the most important and traditional ones. | В каждой стране есть свои обычаи, традиции и праздники, и Россия не исключение. Почти невозможно перечислить все праздники страны, но я хотела бы рассказать вам о важнейших и традиционных из них. |
| At the beginning of each year Russian people celebrate New Year and Christmas. Both children and adults love these public holidays. People don’t work or study for several days. They relax at home, visit relatives and exchange presents. New Year starts at midnight on the 31st of December and Russian Christmas is on the 7th of January. It is a religious holiday and many people go to church services on that day. | В начале каждого года люди в России отмечают Новый год и Рождество. И дети, и взрослые любят эти праздничные дни. Люди не работают и не учатся в течение нескольких дней. Они отдыхают дома, навещают родственников и обмениваются подарками. Новый год начинается в полночь на 31 декабря, и Русское Рождество выпадает на 7 января. Это религиозный праздник и многие люди идут на церковные службы в этот день. |
| Next holidays are “Men’s Day” on the 23rd of February and “Women’s Day” on the 8th of March. These holidays are rather important. On “Men’s Day” women prepare small gifts for their loved men. On “Women’s Day” men do everything around the house and cook all the meals. In such way all women of the country can take a rest from household duties. They also get some presents on this day. | Следующие праздники это «День мужчин» 23 февраля и «Женский день» 8 марта. Эти праздники являются довольно важными. На «День мужчин» женщины готовят небольшие подарки для своих любимых мужчин. На «Женский день» мужчины делают все возможные дела по дому и готовят пищу. Таким образом, все женщины страны могут отдыхать от домашних обязанностей. Они также получают подарки в этот день. |
| Easter is one of the widely celebrated holidays in Russia. Its date changes from year to year but usually falls on April. Children exchange coloured eggs and women bake traditional cakes called “paska”. | Пасха является одним из широко отмечаемых праздников России. Ее дата меняется из года в год, но обычно приходится на апрель. Дети обмениваются крашеными яйцами, а женщины пекут традиционные пироги под названием «Пасха». |
| The 1st of May is the Day of Labour in Russia. It is an official public holiday when people don’t work but go on demonstration instead. | 1 мая является Днем труда в России. Это официальный праздничный день, когда люди не работают, а вместо этого ходят на демонстрацию. |
| One of the greatest national holidays is Victory Day on May the 9th, which commemorates the victory of Russia at the Second World War. On this day the veterans take part in military parades. | Одним из самых больших национальных праздников является День Победы 9-го мая, который знаменует победу России во Второй мировой войне. В этот день ветераны принимают участие в военных парадах. |
| One of the newest holidays in Russia is the Independence Day, which is celebrated on the 12th of June. It was the day when the first Russian President was elected in 1992. | Один из самых новых праздников в России – это День независимости, который отмечается 12 июня. Именно в этот день был избран первый президент России в 1992 году. |
| All pupils and students of the country start their school-year on the 1st of September. This holiday is considered to be the Day of Knowledge. Students usually present their teachers with flowers. | Все школьники и студенты страны начинают свой учебный год с 1 сентября. Этот праздник считается Днем знаний. Обычно студенты дарят своим учителям цветы. |
| Next national holiday is celebrated on the 12th of December. It’s the Constitution Day. | Следующий национальный праздник отмечается 12 декабря. Это День Конституции. |
| Today, Russians also celebrate many foreign holidays, such as St. Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Halloween, Chinese New Year and so on. | Сегодня россияне также отмечают многие зарубежные праздники, такие как День Святого Валентина, День Святого Патрика, Хэллоуин, Китайский Новый год и так далее. |
In the past few years, Russia Day became an occasion for national pride, when many people pay tribute to prominent Russians. But many others still see this holiday as an extra day off.
Is Russia Day a Public Holiday?
Russia Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
The Russian flag is often seen on Russia Day. ©iStockphoto.com/SERDAR YAGCI
What Do People Do?
Russia Day is an occasion for many Russians to demonstrate national pride. Some people celebrate Russia’s economic and social achievements and pay tribute to famous Russians on June 12. People may attend concerts and fireworks that take place in many cities throughout the country. Prominent Russian writers, scientists and humanitarian workers receive a National Award from the Russian president on this day. Yet many other people see Russia Day as nothing more than a day off.
Many Russians refused to celebrate this holiday when it was introduced in 1994. For them it was the day when their leaders agreed to the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The demise of the Soviet Union led to unemployment and poverty of many Russians. People who oppose celebrating June 12 spend time in their countryside houses (dachas) or do other outdoor activities.
Public Life
Russia Day is a national holiday in the Russian Federation. Most banks, public offices and schools are closed on June 12. If the day falls on a weekend, the public holiday shifts to the following Monday. Public transport schedules may vary depending on events taking place in each city on June 12.Â
Background
On June 12, 1990 Soviet leaders signed a declaration of Russiaâs state sovereignty. That document symbolized the beginning of democratic reforms in Russia. It also marked one of the first steps to the official dissolution of the Soviet Union. June 12 became a public holiday in 1994, but many people either did not understand its meaning or refused to celebrate it.
To promote June 12 as a patriotic holiday, Russia’s first president Boris Yeltsin suggested renaming it to Russia Day in 1997 (the holiday’s original name was the Day of Signing the Declaration of State Sovereignty). The renaming took place in 2002 when the Russian Parliament adopted a new version of Russia’s Labor Code.
Symbols
The Russian flag and a two-headed eagle, the state symbols of the Russian Federation, are the most common symbols of Russia Day.
Russia Day Observances
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Did you know that the National Day of Russia is also the country’s newest holiday? Russia Day didn’t become an official holiday until 1994, four years after Russia became an independent Штат (shtat), or “state.”
In this article, you’ll learn how Russians celebrate this holiday, why it’s such a significant (and sometimes controversial) day, and some useful vocabulary.
Let’s get started!
1. What is Russia Day?
Russia Day is the national day of Russia, marking the date in 1990 when Russia adopted the Declaration of State Sovereignty, making Russia an independent state. In 1994, Russia began celebrating this as a national holiday, and in 2002, it received its official name: День России (Den’ Rasii), or “Russia Day.”
At one point, it was common for people to refer to the Russian national day as Russia Independence Day, though this later changed as there was some dispute over who Russia gained independence from.
The Russia Day holiday is a point of conflict for some Russians. Generally, the older population has negative or bitter feelings about the origins of this holiday, as it marked the Распад СССР (raspat SSSR), or “collapse of the USSR.” The younger generation tends to think of it as the country’s birthday and thus celebrate it more fervently.
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2. When is Russia Day Each Year?
Each year, Russia Day takes place on June 12, or 12 июня (12 iyunya).
3. Russia Day Celebrations & Traditions
Красная Площадь (Krasnaya ploshad`), or “Red Square,” may be the most popular place to visit during Russia Day. Each year, there’s a special Концерт (kantsert), or “concert,” here, in addition to a variety of other celebratory events. People enjoy spending time with friends and loved ones, visiting their country houses, and attending the many events that take place on this day.
Some cities may put on a Russian national day parade, and certain cities—called Master Cities—host events where people can gather to watch masters of ancient arts perform and demonstrate their prowess.
Another famous event on Russia’s national day is the giving of National Awards at the Grand Kremlin Palace. The Russian president offers awards to Russians of high repute, such as renowned scientists or writers. There’s also a large reception held at the Kremlin.
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4. The 2017 Russia Day Awards
Quite a few people received a Russia Day award in 2017. Do you know who they were?
In 2017, recipients of the Russia Day awards included Eduard Artemyev (composer), Yuri Grigorovich (choreographer), Mikhail Piotrovsky (Heritage Museum director), and Daniil Granin (writer).
5. Must-Know Vocabulary for Russia Day
Ready to review some of the vocabulary words and phrases from this article? Here’s a quick list!
- Концерт (kantsert) — “concert” [n. masc]
- День России (Den’ Rasii) — “Russia Day” [masc]
- Красная Площадь (Krasnaya ploshad`) — “Red Square” [fem]
- Салют (salyut) — “firework” [n. masc]
- Массовое гуляние (massavaye gulyaniye) — “public celebration” [neut]
- Штат (shtat) — “state” [n. masc]
- Суверенитет (suverenitet) — “sovereignty” [n. masc]
- 12 июня (12 iyunya) — “June 12”
- День независимости (Den’ nezavisimasti) — “Independence Day”
- Образование Российской Федерации (abrazavaniye Rassiyskay Federatsyi) — “formation of Russian Federation”
- Толпа (talpa) — “crowd” [n. fem]
- Распад СССР (raspat SSSR) — “collapse of the USSR”
To hear the pronunciation of each word and phrase, be sure to visit our Russia Day vocabulary list!
Final Thoughts
We hope you enjoyed learning about Russia Day with us, and that you took away some valuable cultural information.
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holidays in Russia: New Year’s Day, Christmas, Women’s Day, Victory Day, Independence Day and some others.
emotional and lively.
касается меня, я очень стараюсь порадовать свою маму. Обычно я делаю все работу по дому, пеку праздничный торт и приглашаю гостей. Мы также отмечаем Восьмое марта в школе. К этому дню мы выпускаем стенгазеты, украшаем наш класс и устраиваем вечеринку. Этот день всегда полон
эмоций и ярких событий.
displays, ceremonies and concerts take place on this day. Well, Independence Day is a very important holiday to all Russian people. As far as I am concerned, my parents and I usually go to the country and celebrate it privately.