Introduction

I. Holidays in Russia and English-speaking countries

1.1. Holidays in Russia

1.2. Holidays in Great Britain

1.3. Holidays in the USA

II. National character

2.1. Russian national character

2.2. English and American national characters

III. Culture

3.1. Russian classical music

3.2. Modern music of Britain and USA

3.3. Russian art

3.4. English art

3.5. American art

3.6. Russian and American literature

3.7. Theatres

3.8. The Cinema

3.9. Museums and picture galleries

THE BRITISH MUSEUM

THE TATE GALLERY IN LONDON

THE TRETYAKOV GALLERY

Conclusion

Introduction

Every nation and country has a reputation of some kind. We know much about English traditions and customs, but we must know about the traditions of our native land-Russia as well.

The main traits of Russian national characters which differ our people from others are hospitality. It is often said that Russians possess the so-called "spacious soul", and it is reflected in wise Russian fairytales. Our people are hardworking, patient, never loosing hope for better life.

Russia is the country of the dramatic beauty. To my mind, the main traits of the real Russia character character are hospitality, "open heart", "golden hands", wise Russian fairytales reflect their wisdom. The Russians are a very talented nation. Russia gave the world beautiful names of Pushkin and Lermontov, Chaikovsky and Repin, thousands of names of world famous poets, writers, composers, scientists.

I. Holidays in

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2. Миньяр-Белоручева А.П. "English. Ответы на билеты". Москва. Издательство "Экзамен". 2002г.

3. Страноведение: Англия. - Ростов н./Д.: Феникс, 2001г.

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