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National Unity Day and other holidays in Russia

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Сможешь рассказать про День народного единства на английском? А ведь это любимый «подводный камень» на устной части в ЕГЭ.

Тема звучит просто, но именно на ней ученики чаще всего застревают: «it's about unity»… и тишина. Праздник-то абстрактный — попробуй объясни на английском, что случилось в 1612 году, кто такой Минин и при чём тут единство.

Хорошая новость: всё решается одним крепким рассказом и словами из списка ниже. Ниже — готовый монолог уровня B1, который не стыдно сдать на экзамене и который звучит как живая речь, а не как пересказ учебника. Разбери его, разбери выделенную лексику — и эта тема перестанет тебя пугать.


National Unity Day (B1)

Today I want to tell you about a Russian holiday called National Unity Day. We celebrate it on the 4th of November.

It is a young holiday. It became official in 2005, but it is about a very old event. It remembers the year 1612, when a volunteer army saved Moscow from foreign enemies. The army was led by two men, Kuzma Minin and Prince Dmitry Pozharsky. On that day, ordinary people came together to help their country.

Today people celebrate it in many cities. There are concerts, fairs and other events. Many families also use this day to relax and spend time together.

I like this holiday because it has a simple but important idea: people are stronger when they are together.

I think this is vital to remember today: if people stand united, they can defeat the tyranny or threat that has seized their country.

That's all I wanted to say about National Unity Day.


единство
The state of being together or united as one. It means that people or things are working together and supporting each other.
unity in diversity  

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national unity  

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🟠 B2
запоминающийся
Something that is worth remembering because it is special or important.
memorable meal  

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memorable experience  

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🟠 B2
отмечать; почтить память
to remember or honor an important event or person.
commemorate anniversary  

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Nations commemorate independence with fireworks.  
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🟠 B2
торжественный; серьезный
Being serious, formal, or grave.
solemn occasion  

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solemn promise  

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Церемония была тихой и торжественной.
A special event where people act in a very serious and respectful way. It means there is no loud talking, laughing, or playing because the moment is very important and everyone is thinking deeply about what is happening.
keep the ceremony quiet and solemn  

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remain quiet and solemn  

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Она произнесла искреннюю речь.
A person spoke to a group of people using words that came from their deep feelings and their heart. It means the person was being very honest and sincere about what they believe or feel, making the people listening feel strong emotions too.
make a heartfelt speech  

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deliver a heartfelt speech  

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добровольческая армия
A large group of soldiers who choose to fight and help their country because they want to, not because they are forced to by a law. These people offer their help for free or because they believe in a cause.
national volunteer army  

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join the volunteer army  

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государственный праздник; официальный выходной
A day off from work or school that is given to everyone by the law. It is a time for people to rest, stay at home with their families, or go to fun events because the government says it is a day for a break.
national public holiday  

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observe a public holiday  

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государственный праздник; национальный праздник
A special day that is celebrated by everyone in a whole country. On these days, most people do not go to work and children do not go to school so that everyone can remember an important person or a big event together.
fall on a national holiday  

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official national holiday  

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день народного единства; день единения
A special day when people celebrate being together and acting like one big team. It means that even if people are different, they work together and help each other to make their country a kind and strong place.
Unity Day festivities  

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observe Unity Day  

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объединяться; сходиться
When people or things move toward each other to meet in one place. It means people start working as a team or joining as a group to do something special or to help each other.
come together as a team  

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finally come together  

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праздновать, отмечать
To have a special event or do something fun to show that you are happy or proud about something. It usually involves getting together with friends or family and doing something enjoyable.
celebrate life  

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celebrate victory  

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🔵 A2
🟦 Common words (1000-2000)
фейерверк
Bright and colorful explosions that happen in the sky. They are often used to celebrate special occasions, like holidays or events.
light fireworks  

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fireworks display  

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объединяться; сплотиться
To join together with other people or things to become one single group. It means working together as a team to reach the same goal or to help each other stay strong.
unite against a common enemy  

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unite people together  

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