Emma (Maslenitsa):
Thank you for your email. It was great to hear from you. As for your questions, Maslenitsa is an old Russian holiday that marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. The most traditional food is pancakes, which symbolize the sun. During Maslenitsa week, my family and I usually cook pancakes and visit my grandparents. By the way, congratulations on your excellent marks! How many exams did you take? Were they difficult? What subjects are you going to study next term?
James (The Battle of Stalingrad):
Thank you for your email. It was nice to hear from you. As for your questions, Volgograd is located in the southern part of Russia. The Battle of Stalingrad took place from August 1942 to February 1943. It is an important event because it became a turning point in World War II. By the way, it's great that you tried a new recipe! What dish did you cook? Was it delicious? Who did you share your meal with?
Ben (Day of Memory and Sorrow):
Thank you for your message. It was interesting to read about your school project. As for your questions, the Day of Memory and Sorrow is celebrated on June 22nd. It marks the beginning of the Great Patriotic War in 1941. This day is connected to Victory Day because it was the start of the long and difficult path that ended with our victory in 1945. By the way, hiking is a great idea! Where are you going to hike? What clothes are you taking? Are you going with your friends?
Olivia (Spring and Labour Day):
Thank you for your email. I will be glad to help you with your project. Spring and Labour Day has a long history connected with workers' rights. On this day, there are usually parades and outdoor concerts in my city. My family and I usually have a picnic in the park. By the way, a new fitness centre sounds interesting! Is it big? What sports can you do there? How much is a membership?
Sophia (Victory Day):
Thank you for your email. It is a good idea to learn about holidays in different countries. Victory Day commemorates the end of the Great Patriotic War in 1945. There are usually military parades and fireworks in all Russian cities. My family and I always watch the parade on TV and go to the city centre. By the way, joining a volunteer group is a wonderful idea! What kind of help do you provide? How often do you meet? Did you make new friends there?
Oliver (Cosmonautics Day):
Thank you for your message. It's great that you are interested in space exploration. Cosmonautics Day is celebrated on April 12th. It marks the first manned flight into space by Yuri Gagarin in 1961. Yes, I am very interested in spaceflights because it's amazing how people can travel to other planets. By the way, good luck with learning Russian! What words have you learned? Is it difficult to pronounce them? What is your favourite Russian word?
Charlie (The Battle of Borodino):
Thank you for your email. It is a pleasure to help you with your history project. The Battle of Borodino took place in 1812. Borodino is located in the Moscow region. This battle is important because it showed the courage of Russian soldiers and was a turning point in the war against Napoleon. By the way, your camp experience sounds fun! Where did you go? What did you do there? Did you like it?
