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Spotlight on Russia - страница 167.

Условие 2019-2022.

Pastimes

Summer may be coming, but in Russia winter sports are very popular. All over the Russian Federation, there are lots of competitions and events to watch or take part in.

Spotlight on Russia wraps up warm and travels to the Festival of the North

The Festival of the North is an annual sports and cultural event in March and April. It includes about 20 winter sports, and takes place in northern Russia, inside the Arctic Circle in the town of Murmansk and its surrounding regions.

The festival is held to celebrate the coming of spring. During winter in this part of the world, there is a time when the sun doesn't shine at all. This is called the Polar Night, and for two months there is almost total darkness. With this in mind, it's no wonder that spring is celebrated with a big festival of sports and feasting, singing and dancing over a period of ten days.

The festival was first held in 1934. More events have been added over the years, including a 50 km skiing marathon. About 1200 people compete in this each year. Other events include an ice-hockey tournament, reindeer racing, cross-country skiing and downhill skiing. There is even an underwater swimming competition in the freezing cold waters of Lake Semyonovskoye.

Athletes from all over the world come to the festival to compete. The Russian cross-country skiing team always takes part. Sports fans can watch all the outdoor events for free. Participants have to pay a small fee to take part in the skiing marathon. It's very cold and a very long way, but well worth it if you ever get a chance to go.

DISCUSS

• What's your favourite sport? Why?
• Is it a winter or summer sport?
• What sport would you like to try that you have never done before? Why?

ACTIVITY

Find information about another sports festival or event in your part of Russia. Write and tell us about it.

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Условие 2023-2027.

Education

Being both students and visitors to Russia, it goes without saying that we are always keen to learn more about Russian schools.

Spotlight on Russia learns lessons about the Russian education system

In Russia children begin school at the age of six or seven. They spend four years at primary school, five years at secondary school and two years at senior school. School normally starts at 8:30am and finishes at 3pm, though this may vary slightly from school to school. Young students have 4-5 lessons a day and older students have up to 7 lessons a day. This means that the school week can be either 5 or 6 days long. In large cities where there are a lot of students attending the same school, there are sometimes separate morning and afternoon sessions. There are usually around 20-30 students in a class. There is a wide range of school subjects for students aged 12-17. These include Russian, literature, maths (including algebra and geometry), history, social science, biology, geography, physics, ICT, chemistry and others.

English is the main and most popular foreign language, although students can also learn Spanish, German or French. Almost all classes involve the use of computers and media technology. Some schools may specialise in certain subjects – maths and science, for example. There are also vocational schools that train students in a specialised profession, such as music or dance, alongside their usual lessons. The school year is usually divided into four terms with three breaks. School starts on 1st September and finishes on 31st May. The summer holiday starts on 1st June and lasts for three months but Year 9 and Year 11 students take their exams in June. The Russian National Exam is a final exam for school-leavers. It's a national test combining school-leaving exams and entrance exams for university.

DISCUSS

• Do you know how the Russian education system differs from any foreign ones?
• What do you think are the strong and weak points of the Russian education system?
• What are you proud of in your school?
• What's your favourite place in school? Why?

ACTIVITY

Ask your parents about the national school system in their time. What has changed in Russian schools? Write to us and say what you think about the changes.

Решение 2023-2027.

Решение 2 2023-2027.

Обсудите:

1. Знаете ли вы, чем российская система образования отличается от зарубежных?

Ответ: Yes, a little. For example, in Russia, we study for 11 years, while in some other countries it's 12. Also, we have a long summer holiday, a whole three months! And we start school when we are 6 or 7, which might be a bit later than in some places. / Да, немного. Например, в России мы учимся 11 лет, а в некоторых других странах — 12. Ещё у нас длинные летние каникулы, целых три месяца! А в школу мы идем в 6 или 7 лет, что может быть немного позже, чем в некоторых странах.

2. Каковы, по вашему мнению, сильные и слабые стороны российской системы образования?

Ответ: I think a strong point is that we get a very broad education and learn many different subjects, like physics, chemistry, and literature. A weak point might be that sometimes there is too much homework and a lot of focus on exams, which can be stressful. / Я думаю, сильная сторона в том, что мы получаем очень разностороннее образование и изучаем много разных предметов, таких как физика, химия и литература. Слабой стороной может быть то, что иногда бывает слишком много домашней работы и большой упор на экзамены, что может вызывать стресс.

3. Чем вы гордитесь в своей школе?

Ответ: I'm proud of our school's sports teams. They often win city competitions, especially in basketball. I'm also proud of our teachers; they are very smart and help us a lot. / Я горжусь спортивными командами нашей школы. Они часто выигрывают городские соревнования, особенно по баскетболу. Еще я горжусь нашими учителями, они очень умные и много нам помогают.

4. Какое ваше любимое место в школе? Почему?

Ответ: My favourite place is the library. It's quiet, and there are so many interesting books to read. I like to go there during the long break to find a new adventure story. The cafeteria is also great because you can chat with friends there. / Мое любимое место — это библиотека. Там тихо, и есть очень много интересных книг, которые можно почитать. Я люблю ходить туда на большой перемене, чтобы найти новую приключенческую историю. Столовая тоже отличное место, потому что там можно поболтать с друзьями.