любой вид деятельности - any kind of activity
свободное время - free time
удовольствие - pleasure
почти любого возраста - of almost any age
общие категории - general categories
могут частично совпадать - may overlap
изделия ручного труда - handicrafts
живопись - painting
графическое искусство - graphic art
много возможностей - many opportunities
магнитофонные записи - tape recordings
изучение балета - ballet study
масляные краски - oil paints
акварельные краски - watercolours
самый распространенный - the most common
марки и монеты - stamps and coins
автографы - autographs
пуговицы - buttons
мастерски - masterfully
вовлекаться в - get involved in
вязание крючком - crochet
шитье - sewing
наборы - sets
керамика - ceramics
изготовление ювелирных изделий - jewelry making
соревнование - competition
физические упражнения - physical exercise
боулинг - bowling
рыбалка - fishing
скалолазание - rock climbing
становятся чрезвычайно популярными - become extremely popular
частные коллекция книг - private collections of books
основа (ядро) некоторых библиотек - the core of some libraries
мирового значения - of global significance
тематические коллекции - thematic collections
особенно ценят - especially value
издания с автографом автора - autographed copies (of books)
по определенной теме - on a specific topic
научная беллетристика - science fiction
тысячи томов - thousands of volumes
насколько возможно - as far as it's possible
различные языки - different languages
необычной формы - of unusual shape
уникальные иллюстрации - unique illustrations
на ярмарках-распродажах - at fair-sales
We all have friends. Sometimes we have very few friends, but we know that there is someone to rely on, with whom we can share our joy or sorrow.
I have such a truly close friend. His name is Anton. We have known each other since we were in kindergarten and we also live close to each other. Anton is an excellent friend: he is honest and trustworthy, positive and cheerful. Actually, sometimes we have quarrels, but it is never for long. We always know how to make up.
I believe that Anton is my friend for life.