But the is a number of unofficial symbols too:
1 Bear – they say a global warming can change Russian climate, but the stereotype of a bear on Red Square will never change. The bear symbolizes the Russian policy too.
2. Matryoshka - first wooden doll with a secret. But at the same time, no one disputes: matryoshka is associated only with Russia.
3. Vodka - a drink (of 40 degrees alkohol) — an indispensable element of foreign short stories about Russia. Russian vodka became legendary first "there", and only then "here in Russia". Honey Braga and other local alcohol drinks could not compete with it.
4. Hat with-ear-flaps is seriously believed that the "hat ears" as it is written in foreign guidebooks, they say the Russians treat it as the Scots treat their kilts.
5. Samovar - an enormous size kettle with a tube in the twenty-first century is not separated from the Russian way of life.
6. Balalaika -"All Russians play the balalaika" these words correspond to the foreign notions of musical taste in Russia. It is pointless to argue, because they think that today even rock-n-roll is played on the Russian balalaika.
7. Spasskaya tower is an architectural symbol of Russia — it is a synonym of Supreme power, and a reminder of popular superstitions: With the first chiming it is customary to make a wish, with the last - to celebrate the New year.
8. The birch tree - actually grows everywhere. But only in our history birch is a lyrical hero in poetry and prose, a bath broom, and dance ensemble — a symbol of advanced Soviet art.
9. Troika - "Bird-Troika — Rus" is taught in our school, and for foreigners it is also one of the unofficial symbols of Russia.
Объяснение:
I’m not going on holiday this year. My mortgage has just gone up and I can’t afford a holiday abroad. I’m going to go to Wales though for a friend’s wedding.’
Mary: ‘I’ve heard a lot about ‘staycations’ but I’m going on holiday like I do every year. I always go to Spain for a week as normal. You just can’t trust the British weather! ’
Nicole:’ I’m not going on holiday this summer, but not because of the economic crisis. I want to help the environment. It’s crazy that everyone is flying around the world when there are beautiful places to visit here in our own country.
Steve: ‘Staycations?! What a lot of rubbish in this trend! People are still going on holidays. It’s cheaper to get a flight and leave Britain than to stay here for your holidays. I’m going to get a cheap flight somewhere and have a real break.’
Michael: ‘I’m staying at home this year. I want to spend my holiday getting organised, painting, decorating etc. I think we should learn to enjoy what we have close to home. If everyone travelled less the world would be a lot simpler.’
