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Festivals and Celebrations in Russia.
Created by the students of the 9th
grade: Binnatova Diana, Yevsyutina Olga, Kim Ekaterina, Kapustina Alina, Kondrashova Irina.
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Ivan Kupala Day used to be celebrated all over Russia in
old times. It takes place usually on 7th July. It is held to celebrate the Baptist and it is still popular today with young Russians in some provinces. Everything about the celebration relates to water. On the evening before called Tvorila night children have playful water fights and throw buckets of water all over each other
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Same people consider Ivan Kupala day to be the first day
of the swimming season and if the water is warm enough , boys and girls happily in rivers and lakes until late at night . Girls like to float candies and delicate flowers in the hope that it will bring them happy marriages .
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In the past, young people used to burn fires and jump
joyfully over them holding hands.
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There is also a belief that on the eve of Ivan
Kupala magical fern flowers can be found in the forests. In some villages, people look forward to Ivan Kupala Day enthusiastically. It is ancient celebration which continues to be fun for all family members whatever their ages.
Слайд 17Student`s Day is one of most popular celebrations with young people
in Russia, as it marks the end winter exams at universities.
Слайд 18It takes place on 25th January and has been a tradition
since 1755 when Moscow University was established.
Слайд 19On this day students and professors exchange gifts, awards are given
to outstanding students
Слайд 20The Lomonosov monument a cup which symbolizes knowledge is lit
Слайд 21There are also musical performances, comic skethes and a magnificent fireworks
display in the evening.
Слайд 23Student`s Day loved by everyone but it is especially popular with
young as it allows them to relax and forget about their exams for a day.
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Was set in the Soviet Union in
1922 as the Day of the Red Army and Navy
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From 1949 to 1993 it was called «The Day of
the Soviet Army and Navy»
.
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After the collapse of the Soviet Union also continued to
celebrate the holiday in a number of CIS countries