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New Year in Russia

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Новый год — пожалуй, самый любимый праздник в России. Именно о нём чаще всего вспоминают, когда говорят о зимних каникулах, семейных традициях и праздничном настроении. Поэтому неудивительно, что тема New Year in Russia регулярно встречается на устных экзаменах по английскому языку.

На первый взгляд рассказать о Новом годе совсем несложно. Но когда нужно объяснить это иностранцу на английском, быстро выясняется, что слов вроде «ёлка», «бой курантов», «Дед Мороз» или «новогодняя ночь» в активном словарном запасе часто не хватает.

Чтобы чувствовать себя уверенно на экзамене, полезно заранее подготовить связный рассказ и выучить ключевую лексику по теме. Ниже ты найдёшь готовый монолог уровня B1, который поможет рассказать о том, как отмечают Новый год в России, а также список полезных слов и выражений для изучения.


New Year is one of the most important and widely celebrated holidays in Russia. It is celebrated on the night of the 31st of December and the 1st of January and is considered a special time for families and friends.

The tradition of celebrating New Year has existed for many years. Although the holiday has a long history, it became especially significant during the Soviet period, when many religious holidays were not officially celebrated. As a result, New Year became the main winter holiday for millions of people.

Before New Year, people usually decorate their homes, put up a New Year tree, and exchange gifts. Children eagerly wait for Ded Moroz (Father Frost) and his granddaughter Snegurochka, who traditionally bring presents and take part in holiday celebrations.

On New Year's Eve, families and friends gather around a festive table with traditional food and drinks. Many people watch holiday shows on television and listen to the President's speech before midnight. When the Kremlin clock strikes twelve, people make wishes, congratulate each other, and welcome the new year.

Another important part of the celebration is fireworks. After midnight, many people go outside to enjoy them and celebrate with their relatives, friends, or neighbours. The festive atmosphere usually lasts for several days because New Year holidays in Russia are quite long.

In my opinion, New Year is a wonderful holiday because it gives people an opportunity to spend time with their loved ones, reflect on the past year, and make plans for the future. It creates a feeling of hope, happiness, and a fresh start.

That's all I wanted to say about New Year in Russia.

новый старт; свежий старт
A new beginning or opportunity to start over.
Quitting smoking was her fresh start.  
Wipe the slate clean for a fresh start.  
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Строить планы на будущее
To think about and decide on things you want to do or achieve when you are older or at a later time. It means setting goals and figuring out the steps you need to take to make good things happen in the days, months, or years ahead.
make plans for the future together  

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necessary to make plans for the future  

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размышлять о; анализировать
To think very carefully and deeply about something that happened in the past. It means taking time to look back at your actions or ideas to understand them better or to learn a lesson from them.
take time to reflect on  

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reflect on your progress  

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близкие
The people that you care about very much and feel very close to in your heart. This usually means your family members like your mom, dad, brothers, and sisters, or your very best friends who make you feel happy and safe.
surrounded by loved ones  

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protect one's loved ones  

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возможность
A chance or a possibility to do something. It means you have the option to try or experience something new.
equal opportunity  

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job opportunity  

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праздничная атмосфера
A feeling of great happiness and excitement in a place, like when people are celebrating a holiday or a party. It means the area is filled with decorations, music, and people who are having a lot of fun together.
full of festive atmosphere  

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lively festive atmosphere  

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сосед
A person who lives near you, usually in the same building or on the same street. They can be friendly and helpful.
neighbour next door  

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good neighbour  

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родственник
A person who is connected to you by blood or marriage. They are part of your family. It can also mean something that is considered in comparison to something else.
relative humidity  

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The humidity is relative today  
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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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загадывать желания
To hope for something special to happen or to ask for something you really want in your mind. People often do this when they blow out candles on a birthday cake, see a falling star in the sky, or throw a coin into a fountain. It means you are thinking about a dream or a gift you want to come true.
the power to make wishes  

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make wishes on stars  

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пробить двенадцать; пробить свой звездный час
The clock makes a loud sound twelve times to show it is noon or midnight. It also means that something has reached its most important moment or that a person has finally done something very big and successful.
wait for the clock to strike twelve  

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before the clock strikes twelve  

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праздничный стол
A large table that is covered with a pretty cloth and filled with lots of delicious food, drinks, and decorations like candles or flowers. It is set up for a special party or a holiday celebration where many friends and family members sit together to eat and have a happy time.
gather around a festive table  

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lavish festive table  

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собраться вместе
To come together in a group, usually to listen or see something important. It means to move closer to each other so everyone can be included.
Villagers gathered around the elder.  
The team gathered around the coach.  
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принимать участие в; участвовать в
To join other people in doing an activity or a game. It means you are being helpful and active with a group instead of just watching them.
be invited to take part in  

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take part in a discussion  

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с нетерпением ждать; предвкушать
To stay in one place or let time pass while feeling very excited and happy about something that is going to happen soon. It means you are thinking about it a lot and you cannot wait for it to finally start because it makes you feel glad.
eagerly wait for the opportunity  

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eagerly wait for a reply  

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обмениваться подарками
To give a present to another person while that person gives a different present back to you at the same time. This usually happens during a holiday or a party to show that people care about each other and want to share nice things.
a time to exchange gifts  

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exchange gifts with someone  

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значительный; важный
Important or meaningful. It means having a great impact or importance in a particular context.
significant difference  

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significant other  

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существовать
To be real or alive. Something is here and can be seen or experienced; people, animals, and objects are part of the world.
exist side by side  

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cease to exist  

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особое время; время для двоих
A specific part of the day when you do something very fun or important with someone you love, like a parent or a friend. During this time, you give each other all your attention and do not let other things distract you. It is a way to show that you care about someone and want to make them feel happy and loved.
make a special time  

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a very special time  

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рассматриваться; учитываться
To be thought about or judged in a certain way by other people. It means that someone or something is seen as having a particular quality or value.
All options must be considered carefully.  
The house is considered a historic landmark.  
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