Holidays In Russia. Holidays in Russia. Holidays, oral topic in English with translation. Topic Why people love holidays in English

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Having a holiday is always great fun in many ways. Firstly, people have a day off from work, secondly it’s a variety and relaxation from everyday routine. Every country has got its own public (national) and religious holidays. In our country there are ten public holidays that are observed nationwide and are official days off.

I love all kinds of holidays but most of all I admire the national traditions connected with them. My best loved holidays are the New Year with a New Year tree, Christmas with plenty of delicious food to eat and Easter with red eggs and an Easter pie. The preparation for these holidays starts long before they come. about a fortnight before the New Year the streets are decorated with colorful lights, the shop windows display a wide choice of Thus New Year toys and Christmas gifts. It should be pointed out that unlike Catholic Christmas, Orthodox Christmas comes a week after the New Year and this week in Russia is called Kalyady. During the Christmas week street festivals of all kinds take place.

We are not a religious family and we don’t regularly go to church, but we respect national traditions and my grandmother always dyes eggs red and makes Christmas cakes and Easter pies.

On public holidays like the Independence Day or May Day people stay away from work or school and have a rest. There are two very special holidays in the country: the Eighth of March and the Ninth of May. On the Eighth of March women are traditionally presented with flowers and gifts and words of love and respect are addressed to them. The Ninth of May is both a happy and a sad day. On this day we celebrate our victory over fascism in the Great Patriotic War and at the same time pay tribute to those who gave up their lives for the liberation of our motherland. Deep respect and warm gratitude are shown to war veterans. The day is made special by a military parade in the morning and grand fireworks at night. The look of elderly people proudly wearing numerous orders and medals cannot leave anyone unmoved, I think.

Apart from national holidays there are family holidays like birthdays, weddings and anniversaries. We have a family tradition to celebrate birthdays of each member of the family. On these days we usually have a party. Friends and relatives come with flowers and presents. A festive dinner is served with plenty of delicious food to eat, which is a famous Slavic tradition, you know. Afterwards the guests either dance or sing, listen to music or just chat. Such parties usually go late into the night and people are unwilling to leave which, frankly speaking, I don’t like. But the last celebration of my birthday was different. We had an outing on that day. My friends and I, a group of ten in all, went to the “Youth” hotel. My parents saw how happy I was and agreed that I had become a grown-up person and had the right to go out with my friends. We had barbeques in the forest, stayed for the night, in the hotel and came back home the next day. We enjoyed ourselves greatly.

Indeed, life would be dull and gray without holidays.

I think it’s hard to find a person, especially among the young, who doesn’t like holidays, as they mean rest and entertainment, when you can forget for a while about the work undone and enjoy yourself. In my view rest and recreation are as important as work.

Like other countries Russia has its own holidays. They are either of a political, social or religious kind. The New Year, the 8th of March and the Victory Day are probably the most popular national holidays in our republic. Among religious holidays that are widely observed in most families are Christmas and Easter.

National holidays are both a public celebration and a personal event in the family. Different people choose different ways of celebrating them. New Year is traditionally a family holiday with a New Year tree, plenty of delicious food, presents and good wishes.

On other holidays people either take part in public entertainments arranged in parks and squares or go to parties at somebody’s place or restaurants. My family are not an exception in our attitude to holidays and we always look forward to them and make all kinds of preparations. We observe most public holidays which are printed in red in the calendar. But the most exciting for me are the New Year, Christmas, Easter and the Women’s Day.

At the same time every family has some holidays which are a special event only for them. They are usually anniversaries, birthdays and weddings. I love our family holidays and I think I loved them even more when I was a child. I was thrilled when all the relatives and most of the friends got together, dressed up and smiling, and they brought presents, danced and sang songs. On the eve of the party the house was given a big clean and a lot of delicious food was cooked. The atmosphere of the coming holiday was felt and made me happy and excited. I still look forward to celebrations, though, perhaps, with less enthusiasm.

Our last family holiday was my mother’s birthday. We wanted to make it a special day, since it was her 45th birthday Mother was not very happy about her age, so we tried to do our best to cheer her up saying that she was young as ever and even looked ten years younger than her age. We had selected a nice present for her and my sister and granny had done all the cooking. The table was nicely laid up with a candle and cakes on it, the walls of the sitting-room were pinned up with mother’s photos when she was a baby, a little girl and a young woman. The party was fantastic. All the the guests seemed to enjoy themselves a lot.

The only disadvantage of holidays in my opinion is that they are short or, perhaps, it’s one of their attractions. You wouldn't enjoy things that take place every day.

I think all people like holidays, because they don’t work and have a good time. They can visit their friends and relatives, invite guests and have a lot of fun.

There are many different holidays. On the first of January we celebrate New Year. On the seventh of January and the twenty-fifth of December we have Christmas. The twenty-third of February is the Day of the Defenders of the Motherland or the Army Day. On the eighth of March we congratulate our mothers, grandmothers, sisters and all the women with their holiday. Then comes Easter and Radonitsa. The first of May is the Labor Day. The ninth of May is Victory Day. The third of July is Independence Day. Then comes the seventh of November, the day of the October Revolution and so on.

But our favorite holidays are Christmas and New Year. They are full of magic, presents and hopes.

Every year we have a New Year tree and decorate it with toys, tinsel and colored lights. We send and get many greeting cards. We buy and give presents to our dearest and nearest. I like to get presents. Last year my parents gave me a wonderful game and many tasty things as a present. Next year I would like to get a puppy, because I like pets and I want to take care of somebody. Puppies are so charming. I’m going to make something with my own hands for my Mum, Dad, Granddad and Granny.

We usually have a holiday supper with many tasty things. When the clock strikes twelve the grown-ups drink a toast to the New Year and wish “Happy New Year” to each other. Then we dance, sing songs, watch holiday TV or go for a walk and play games. I think it is the best holiday.

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School holidays

Undoubtedly, all schoolchildren are so eagerly waiting for their holidays to come. In Russia school holidays, or as they are called school breaks, occur four times a year: in spring, in autumn, in winter and in summer. It is a brilliant opportunity to take some rest from your studies, to gather new strength and to revise the material learned.

The summer vacation is the longest break in the school year. So, in Russia schoolchildren usually have 3 months break from school during summer. This starts in June and ends in the end of August. Summer vacations always revive the best memories in our mind. It is the time for travelling, fun and pleasure. People usually spend much time out in the open air as the weather is fine. Sometimes they leave town for the country and have a wonderful time there swimming, sunbathing and playing different games. Most people go to the seaside and recharge their energy for the whole year. As far as I am concerned, I like to catch beautiful sunsets at the beach, look at the stars and listen to the murmur of the sea waves. If I stay in Rostov, I meet my friends and we try to arrange something interesting. We often go to the movies and concerts, dine out at the open-air cafes and go roller-skating.

The autumn vacation usually lasts for a week. Schoolchildren usually spend most of their time at home because the weather is usually cold and rainy. They play computer games, watch TV, read books or listen to music. But if it is "Indian summer", people enjoy warm and quiet weather. In this case one can walk in the park and admire the colorful beauty of autumn leaves.

The winter holidays are always much fun. Winter is a good time for skating, skiing and sledding. Children like to play snowballs or make a snowman. Besides, on the 31st of December Russian people see the old year out and see the New Year in. So, New Year's Eve is a very busy time. People attack shops stuffing their bags with presents for their relatives and friends. All shops are nicely decorated with toys, tinsel and garlands, and everywhere you can feel the spirit of the holiday. As far as I am concerned, I usually celebrate this holiday with my family and friends. On the 1st of January we usually come to see our relatives. We sing karaoke and dance.

One of the most exciting times during the year is the spring vacation. It is the time when nature awakens from its long winter sleep and the snow begins to melt. First spring flowers such as snowdrops and tulips appear everywhere. Everybody enjoys the beginning of spring. People often go for walks in the park, have picnics or sit by the lake in order to enjoy the sunshine and the natural beauty of the world. Besides, spring is a good time to revise the material learned and to prepare for exams.

School holidays

Without a doubt, all schoolchildren are looking forward to the holidays. In Russia, school holidays occur four times a year: spring, autumn, winter and summer. Vacations are an excellent opportunity to take a break from classes, gain new strength and repeat the completed educational material.

Summer holidays are the longest break in the school year. In Russia, schoolchildren take a break from classes during three summer months. The holidays start in June and end at the end of August. When you mention summer holidays, your best memories always come to mind. This is a time of travel, fun and pleasure. People usually spend a lot of time outdoors because the weather is great. Sometimes they go out of town and have a great time there, swimming, sunbathing and playing various games. Many people go to the sea in the summer and charge positive energy for the whole year. As for me, I like to spend sunsets sitting on the seashore, looking at the stars and listening to the sound of the surf. If I stay in Rostov, then we meet with friends and try to organize something interesting. We often go to the movies and concerts, have dinner in summer outdoor cafes and roller skate.

Autumn holidays last only a week. Schoolchildren usually spend all their time at home because the weather is usually cold and rainy. They play computer games, watch TV, read books or listen to music. True, if it is “Indian summer”, then everyone enjoys the warm and calm weather. In this case, you can take a walk in the park and admire all the colors of autumn foliage.

Winter holidays are always a lot of fun. Winter is a great time for ice skating, skiing and sledding. Children enjoy playing in the snow and making snowmen. In addition, on December 31, Russians say goodbye to the old year and celebrate the new year. New Year's Eve is a busy time. People hit the shops, filling their bags with lots of gifts for relatives and friends. All the shops are beautifully decorated with toys, tinsel and garlands, and the holiday spirit can be felt everywhere. If we talk about me, I usually celebrate this holiday with my family and friends. On the first of January of the new year we usually visit our relatives. We sing karaoke and dance.

Spring break is one of the most exciting times of the year. This is the time when nature awakens from a long winter sleep and the snow begins to melt. The first spring flowers, such as snowdrops and tulips, are appearing everywhere. Everyone is happy about the coming of spring. People often go for walks in the park, have picnics, or sit by the lake, enjoying the sunrise and the natural beauty of the universe.

Vocabulary:

1) school breaks - school holidays
2) to gather new strength - gather new strength
3) to revise the material learnt - repeat the material learned
4) spend time out in the open air - spend time outdoors
5) to leave town for the country - leave the city
6) to sunbathe on the beach f"sAnbeiG] - sunbathe on the beach
7) to go to the seaside - go to the sea coast
8) to listen to the murmur of the sea - listen to the sound of the surf
9) to dine out - to dine away from home (in a restaurant, away)
10) to go roller-skating - roller skating
11) Indian summer - Indian summer, golden autumn
12) to go skating - go skating
13) to go skiing - to go skiing
14) to go sledding - sledding
15) to play snowballs - play snowballs
16) to make a snowman - sculpt a snowman
17) snowdrop - snowdrop
18) tulip - tulip
19) sunshine - sunlight
20) lake - lake

Summer is ending, so I decided it was time to add the How I spent my summer holidays theme to the site. And not even one, but several - for different classes. Topics How I spent my summer holidays will allow you to compose your own oral statement or write an essay on this topic.

The site also contains the following materials that may be useful to you:

HOW I SPENT MY SUMMER HOLIDAYS themes for primary school.

These topics are suitable for 2nd grade, 3rd grade and 4th grade. They are not complicated and are given with a translation into Russian.

Holidays in the country.

Summer is my favorite time of the year. Summer holidays are the longest. This year I spent my summer holidays in the country. Most of the time I walked, cycled, spent time with my friends. When the weather was hot, we went to the river. In the evenings, I helped my mother water the beds in the garden. I liked my summer holidays very much.

TRANSLATION: Holidays in the village.

Summer is my favorite time of year. Summer holidays are the longest. This year I spent my summer holidays in the village. Most of the time I walked, rode a bike, spent time with friends. When the weather was hot, we went to the river. In the evenings I helped my mother water the beds in the garden. I really enjoyed my summer holidays.

Holidays by the sea.

This year I spent most of the summer holidays in the city. At weekends, I went to the country with my family. In July, we went to the Black Sea. I liked the sea very much. I swam and sunbathed. I even saw dolphins. I had a lot of fun. I took many photos and made new friends.

TRANSLATION: Holidays by the sea.

This year I spent most of my summer holidays in the city. On weekends, our whole family went to the village. In July we went to the Black Sea. I really liked the sea. I swam and sunbathed. I even saw dolphins. I had a lot of fun. I took a lot of photos and made new friends.

Holidays in summer camp.

I spent this summer holidays in the summer camp “Star”. The camp is not far from the Volga River. It was very interesting in the camp. We swam there, played soccer and other games, watched concerts, and went to the discos in the evenings. We also went on excursions and visited many interesting places – museums, art galleries, theaters. I made many new friends. I really enjoyed in the camp.

TRANSLATION: Vacation in summer camp.

I spent these holidays at the Zvezda summer camp. The camp is located near the Volga. The camp was very interesting. We swam, played football and other games, watched concerts and went to discos in the evenings. We also went on excursions and visited many interesting places - museums, art galleries, theaters. I made a lot of new friends. I really enjoyed the camp.

Topic HOW I SPENT THE SUMMER for high school.

The following topics are suitable for grades 5 - 8.

How I spent my summer vacation.

My summer vacations this year were interesting and memorable. Every day was filled with events.

In June, together with classmates, we went to a camp. I liked the camp very much. We played sports games, competed in various sports, took part in various competitions. In the evenings, we went to the disco. I enjoyed discos as I like music and dancing. I made a lot of new friends and got to know my classmates better than at school.

When I returned home after the camp, together with my parents we went to the Crimea to have a rest by the sea. We stayed in a nice hotel in Feodosia. I really liked the stony beaches, blue sea, and numerous excursions. Mom and Dad allowed me to scuba dive and I saw the life of the seabed. I also visited the water park, made trips on a motor ship, and rode horses. My rest by the sea was unforgettable.

In August, I went to the country to visit my grandparents. I have many friends in the village where my grandparents live and we spent time together. We went swimming and fishing.

My summer holidays fly surprisingly fast. Now the school year has just begun, but I"m already waiting for new vacations, new impressions and new friends.

TRANSLATION: How I spent my summer holidays.

My summer holidays this year were interesting and memorable. Every day was filled with events.

In June, together with my classmates, we went to camp. I really enjoyed the camp. We played sports games, competed, and took part in various competitions. In the evenings we went to the disco. I liked discos because I love music and dancing. I made many new friends and got to know my classmates better than I had before at school.

When I returned home after visiting the camp, my parents and I went to Crimea to relax by the sea. We stayed in a good hotel in Feodosia. I really enjoyed the rocky beaches, blue sea and numerous excursions. Mom and Dad let me go scuba diving and I saw life on the seabed. I also visited a water park, took a boat ride, and rode horses. My holiday by the sea was unforgettable.

In August I went to the village to visit my grandparents. I have many friends in the village and we spent time together. We swam and fished.

My summer holidays flew by surprisingly quickly. The school year has just begun, but I'm already looking forward to new holidays, new experiences and new friends.

My summer holiday - short essay.

I like summer very much. This doesn’t mean that I don’t like spring, winter or autumn, but the fact that you do not need to get up early to go to school and you needn’t do your homework every day makes summer my favorite season.

During my summer holidays, I do everything I like most of all. I play football, spend time with my parents and friends.

Usually, I spend my summer holidays in the country. I like growing fruits and vegetables. My dad always tells me something interesting about plants and nature.

I like to walk in the summer forest with my friends or with my parents. We often go to the river. This year we went fishing with my dad. We got up early, took our fishing rods and went to the nearest lake. We caught a lot of fish. That was amazing.

TRANSLATION: My Summer Vacation - Short Essay.

I love summer. This doesn't mean I don't like spring, winter or fall, but the fact of not having to wake up early to go to school, not having to do homework every day makes summer my favorite season.

During the summer holidays I do everything I love most. I play football, spend time with my parents and friends.

I usually spend my summer holidays in the village. I like to grow fruits and vegetables. My dad always tells me something interesting about plants and nature.

I love walking in the summer forest with friends or parents. We often go to the river. This year my dad and I went fishing. We got up early, took our fishing rods and went to the nearest lake. We caught a lot of fish. It was amazing.

Topic: HOW I SPENT THE SUMMER for high school.

This is the most difficult of all the proposed topics.

Summer is the most wonderful time for me. I always look forward to summer holidays. Summer is the most beautiful time of the year. The three summer months give us a lot of new impressions.

Summer is the time when I can do everything I like. I like to play football, swim in the river, go to the forest, and travel. This summer I did a lot of sports — I played football in the school stadium almost every day.

During this summer holidays, I walked, bathed and sunbathed much. When it rained, I read books. One of them was Jack London "s “White Fang”. I really liked the book. It is about a wolf dog, very devoted and fair, capable of great and sincere affection. Many people today lack these qualities. I would like to have such a four-footed friend.

This summer I also went to the sea, visited my grandmother, and spent the rest of the time at home.

In July, I had a trip to the sea with my family. The weather was nice, so we swam and sunbathe. The water was warm and transparent. We also saw the sights of Anapa and took photos. We also went to the zoo, which left a lot of good impressions. At the entrance, we were offered to buy different treats for the zoo pets. I liked to feed birds and animals from my hands. It was funny to observe the monkeys, toucans, raccoons, and ostriches.

In August, I stayed with my grandmother. I liked it because my grandmother allows me absolutely everything. I read books, went rollerblading and cycling. The last summer days I spent preparing for the first of September.

Summer has ended, but I will never forget my summer holidays. My holidays were excellent.

TRANSLATION:

Summer is the most wonderful time for me. I always look forward to the summer holidays. Summer is the most wonderful time of the year. The three summer months give us many new impressions.

Summer is the time when I can do whatever I like. I like to play football, swim, go to the forest and travel. This summer I played a lot of sports - I played football at the school stadium almost every day.

During these summer holidays I walked, swam a lot and sunbathed. When it rained, I read books. One of the books was White Fang by Jack London. I really liked this book. The book is about a top, very loyal and fair, capable of great and sincere affection. Today many people lack such qualities. I would like to have such a friend.

This summer I also went to the seaside, visited my grandmother and spent the rest of the time at home.

In July, our family went to the sea. The weather was good, so we swam and sunbathed. The water was warm and clear. We also saw the sights of Anapa and took many photographs. We also went to the zoo, where I had a lot of good experiences. At the entrance we were offered to buy various treats for the zoo animals. I liked feeding birds and animals from my hands. It was fun to see the monkeys, toucans, raccoons and ostriches.

In August I visited my grandmother. I liked it because my grandmother allows me absolutely everything. I read books, rollerbladed and rode a bicycle. In the last days of summer I was preparing for the first of September.

Summer is over, but I will never forget my summer holidays. My vacation was great.

I hope the suggested essays helped you.

Read the second part of the topic about holidays in Russia

Holidays are an important part of people's life, we love to celebrate different dates.

Some of them are more popular, some are less, but there are many national holidays and all of us are eagerly looking forward to them. People don't work on these official days off.

Most holidays fall on the same date every year and some other ones are movable.

The beginning of the year is accompanied with the most important holiday. We meet New Year's Day at midnight and we commonly celebrate it till morning with the closest circle of family and friends. Traditionally everyone decorates New Year tree with New Year baubles and colored lights and home with fir branches and tinsel, prepare lots of delicious food, singing winter songs and dancing. All the children are waiting for the Grandfather Frost with his gifts.

Russia is an orthodox country, so our Christmas is on the 7th of January. We clean our homes, cook many tasty things one day before Christmas because the next day nobody should work, but only go to church and have a rest with the family.

The next winter holiday is non-official “Men's day”, officially this day is called “Defender of the Motherland Day”. In the Soviet period it was The Day of the Soviet Army. Normally women give men small gifts on this day.

Translation:

Holidays are an important part of people's lives, we love to celebrate different days and dates.

Some are more popular, others less so, but there are many national holidays and we all look forward to them. On these official holidays people do not work.

Most holidays occur on the same day every year, and some are transitional.

The beginning of the year is accompanied by the most important holiday. We meet New Year at midnight, and we celebrate widely until the morning in a close circle of family and friends. Traditionally, everyone decorates the New Year tree with balls and colorful lights and the house with spruce branches and tinsel, cooks a lot of delicious food, sings winter songs and dances. All the children are waiting for Santa Claus with his gifts.

Russia is an Orthodox country, so our Christmas is celebrated on January 7th. On Christmas Eve we clean the house and cook a lot delicious dishes, because the next day no one should work, but only go to church and relax with family.

The next winter holiday is the unofficial “Men’s Day”, officially this day is called “Defender of the Fatherland Day”. In Soviet times, it was the day of the Soviet Army. Women usually give men small gifts on this day.

Phrases:

eagerly - impatiently

movable - building transitional, i.e. without a fixed date

New Year baubles - New Year's Christmas balls

fir branches - spruce branches

tinsel - tinsel

Grandfather Frost - Santa Claus

orthodox - Orthodox

Defender of the Motherland Day - Defender of the Fatherland Day