Social Etiquette in RussiaRussians are very warm and hospitable people. They enjoy meeting new people and like to invite people to their homes for food and conversation. But there are a few things you should remember when you go to Russia.When you meet a Russian person for the first time, you should shake hands with him/her. Be careful - some people have a very strong grip! Try to smile as you introduce yourself. When you greet people you know well, you should kiss them on both cheeks to say hello and goodbye. When talking to people in Russia, some topics are 'safer' than others. Suitable topics for small talk are TV programmes, pets, family or you can complain about public transport or the weather. But you should avoid talking about politics or Russian history, or you might miss the last bus/tram home!When you visit Russian people in their homes, it is fine to arrive five or ten minutes late - do not arrive early as your host might not be ready to receive you! It is good manners to take some flowers with you, or a little gift to show your appreciation. Do not be surprised when your host asks you to take off your shoes at the door and hands you a pair of slippers to wear - make yourself comfortable and feel at home! And be prepared to eat a lot of food! The guest always gets more than anyone else!
Hello, my dear friend! Здравствуй мой дорогой друг.
How are you? Как у тебя дела,
I want to tell you about my summer holidays. Хочу рассказать тебе о своих летних каникулах.
I like summer holidays. Я люблю летние каникулы.
I didn’t go to school. Я не ходила в школу.
I didn’t do homework. Я не делала домашку.
I got up late. Я обычно поздно вставала.
I usually played different games, rode a bicycle, went to the cinema, listened to music or went shopping.
Я обычно играла в разные игры, каталась на велосипеде, ходила в кино, слушала музыку и ходила по магазинам.
During my summer holidays I made many new friends, read a lot of interesting books, got to know a lot of useful things.
Во время каникул у меня появилось много новых друзей, я прочитала много интересных книг, узнала много нового.
When the weather was fine my family went to the river. Когда погода была хорошей, моя семья ходила на речку.
We swam in warm water and sunbathed. Мы купались и загорали.
I also went to the country to stay with my grandparents. Я также ездила к бабушке и дедушке в деревню.
In the village I went fishing, went for long bike rides and helped grandparents in the garden. В деревне я ходила на рыбалку, каталась на велосипеде и бабушке на огороде.
I had many friends there. У меня там много друзей.
We liked to go to the river. Мы ходили на речку.
We often sat by the fire with my friends, cooked potatoes and sang songs to the guitar. Мы часто сидели у костра, пекли картошку и пели песню под гитару.
I hope that my next summer holidays will be the same or even better! Я надеюсь, что следующие мои летние каникулы будут такими же или даже лучше.
How did you spend your summer holiday? Как ты провела свои каникулы.
Hello, my dear friend! Здравствуй мой дорогой друг.
How are you? Как у тебя дела,
I want to tell you about my summer holidays. Хочу рассказать тебе о своих летних каникулах.
I like summer holidays. Я люблю летние каникулы.
I didn’t go to school. Я не ходила в школу.
I didn’t do homework. Я не делала домашку.
I got up late. Я обычно поздно вставала.
I usually played different games, rode a bicycle, went to the cinema, listened to music or went shopping.
Я обычно играла в разные игры, каталась на велосипеде, ходила в кино, слушала музыку и ходила по магазинам.
During my summer holidays I made many new friends, read a lot of interesting books, got to know a lot of useful things.
Во время каникул у меня появилось много новых друзей, я прочитала много интересных книг, узнала много нового.
When the weather was fine my family went to the river. Когда погода была хорошей, моя семья ходила на речку.
We swam in warm water and sunbathed. Мы купались и загорали.
I also went to the country to stay with my grandparents. Я также ездила к бабушке и дедушке в деревню.
In the village I went fishing, went for long bike rides and helped grandparents in the garden. В деревне я ходила на рыбалку, каталась на велосипеде и бабушке на огороде.
I had many friends there. У меня там много друзей.
We liked to go to the river. Мы ходили на речку.
We often sat by the fire with my friends, cooked potatoes and sang songs to the guitar. Мы часто сидели у костра, пекли картошку и пели песню под гитару.
I hope that my next summer holidays will be the same or even better! Я надеюсь, что следующие мои летние каникулы будут такими же или даже лучше.
How did you spend your summer holiday? Как ты провела свои каникулы.
Bye-bye!