There are
also lots of holidays, national and professional.
First, I am
going to tell you about the most popular festivals, and then I will tell you
about national holidays celebrated in our country.
Unlike the
Western countries, where Christmas is the main winter holiday, in Russia the
New Year Eve is considered the most waited for and popular holiday.
If one were to name famous Russians, he or she could go on for ever and ever. Indeed, Russia is a country which has contributed in great part to world civilization. Among Russian scientists, writers, and artists, there are so many important names that it is very difficult to choose.
The education system of Russia consists of two major levels: the pre-higher or school education and higher education. I will tell about both in bigger detail later on. As for now, I would like to explain the grading systems of both levels. In secondary schools as well as in higher education institutions, the five-grade scale is used, from 1 to 5, 1 being the lowest and five being the highest on the scale.
Moscow is the capital of Russia. It is the main economic, political, educational and cultural centre of our country. In Moscow there are most important state institutions. The Parliament and the Government of Russia are seated here as well as the President. Moscow is a modern megapolis.
Studying
foreign languages is of great importance for everyone.
The reasons
for studying foreign languages are numerous.
They can be
grouped into professional and personal reasons.
First of
all, speaking a foreign language makes travelling an unforgettable experience
because you will be able to better understand the beauties of the country you
are visiting.
Others
learn languages to create more employment opportunities.
Russia. Geographical Position and Political System.
If we have a look at the world map, we will notice immediately that Russia is the largest country on our planet. It’s total area is 17,075,200 sq km....