Российский флаг иногда называют имперским флагом. Он имеет три равные полосы белого, синего и красного цвета. Более 300 лет назад появился первый флаг такого вида. Петр Великий создал его на основе национального флага Нидерландов. Позднее был добавлен черный двуглавый орел на золотом фоне. Флаг просуществовал до революции 1917 года. В девяностых годах, при демократических переменах трёхцветный флага был восстановлен. 21 августа 1991 года флаг был официально утверждён президентом России и российским парламентом.
1. The office hours were over at last. Jake (headed) in the direction of the district where he lived. He (thought) what a glorious day it (was), the way you always hoped an April day would be. It was crisp and dry, with bright sunlight and a vivid blue sky. It was the kind of day that (made) him (feel) good (to be alive). He (opened) the window of the pickup and (took) a few deep breaths of the clean air. Jake was finally feeling better in spirits. The light was crystalline today. Perfect. 2. As he (got) into the cottage, Jake opened the fridge and took out a cold beer. After swallowing a few gulps, he (went) into the living room, (sat) down, (picked) up the remote control and (flicked on) the television. He (drank) his beer, staring at the set. He wasn't paying much attention to the sitcom on one of the networks. Suddenly impatient with the television, he (flicked off) the set and (leaned) back in the chair, taking an occasional swallow of beer. 3. Half an hour later, as he (steped) out of the shower, Jake (heard) the phone ringing. Maggie's voice (said) good-bye. The answering machine (clicked off); he (depressed) the button and (played) the message back. Pulling the phone toward him, he (dialed) Maggie's number. They (talked) for good twenty minutes and (decided) to meet the next day.
