I think it is impossible to live in our modern word without travelling because there are many interesting places to visit and see. Railway and bus stations, airports and seaport are busier in summer than in other seasons of a year because of school holidays. Travelling is the best way of spending holidays because you can visit different interesting places in your country and abroad. I prefer to travel by train because I like to look out of the window and watch the nature and a lot of small towns and villages. Of course, I usually travel with my parents because I am a teenager and my parents don’t allow me to travel by myself. I have already been in Moscow, Berlin, Volgograd, Saratov. I have never been to London. It’s my dream. Seaside is better to travel in summer because you can swim and dive, sunbathe and relax. My parents and I always take a camera with us when we are going to travel because we like to take photos very much. To my mind it is better to travel for pleasure because you may relax and don’t think about business.
Who doesn't like holidays? Holidays usually mean not going to school or to work, they also mean nice food, present and a lot of fun. Russian people like them too. Here are some traditional holidays and festivals they celebrate. 1 January – New Year’s Day 14 February – St Valentine’s Day March or April – Easter Festival 7 January – Christmas The beginning of a new year is a time for celebrating and for making a new start. People wish each other "Happy New Year" and send special greeting card. On New Year’s Eve (December 31st) many people go to parties with their families, neighbours and friends. They go to bed after midnight to "see the New Year in” at o’clock. January 1st is a public holiday in Russia. For older people it’s a quiet day in front of the television. But young people go out and meet their friends at parties, discos and different clubs. On St Valentin’s Day people send a special greeting card (Valentine) to those who they love. It’s a tradition not to give the name of the sender. Some people buy presents for their sweetheats or give them red rose, a symbol of love
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