new year’s day is a family holiday for many russians. dinner usually starts late on december 31. traditional meals include russian salad, herring and sparkling wine. a pre-recorded address by the country’s president appears on tv, listing the achievements of the past year, at 11.55pm (23: 55) local time in each of russia’s time zones. many people watch his address and raise a toast to the chiming of the kremlin clock. the russian national anthem begins at midnight and people congratulate each other and exchange presents. some people go out to make a snowman or light fire crackers in their backyards.
people may celebrate the day at a friend’s house or attend the fireworks in their city. celebrations for children include a decorated fir tree and grandfather frost, the russian equivalent of santa claus, who gives presents. grandfather frost often comes with his granddaughter, snegurochka (“the snow girl”). as things quieten down later in the day, many people visit their friends or relatives. another tradition is to wish a “happy new year” to passers-by throughout january 1.
Поделитесь своими знаниями, ответьте на вопрос:
27 read about max's first day at school. complete the text with in the past simple the verds. max got up (get up) early. he (clean) his teeth and (have) breakfast. it (be) 7.30 a.m., the 1 st of september. it (be) his first day at school . he (put) on his new school uniform and (take) flowers for the teacher. he (go) to school with his parents. his father (make) a video of him when he (give) the flowers to the teacher. that day he had just a few lessons and (come) home early. after lunch he (go) for a walk with his new friend anton. they (speak) about their first day at school.then they ) each other about their summers. it was late and the new classmates went home. (say): '' goodbye, see you tomorrow''. and anton said: '' ok, see you, bye''. max was tired but happy.