The United Kingdom. Geographical Position and Political System.

 

The official name of Great Britain is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Sometimes, a short name for this country is used, which is the UK.

The capital of the country is London.

The United Kingdom is situated northwest of France on more than five hundred islands including one-sixth of the island of Ireland.

The largest of these islands is called Great Britain.

Russian festivals and traditions.

 

Russia has a lot of festivals and traditions.

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.

Famous Russians.

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.