England Russia A comparison of traditions Fulfilled Vildanova

England Russia: «A comparison of traditions» Fulfilled: Vildanova Vilena student 4 class B School № 1 c. Chekmagush

English traditions, their similarities and differences with the Russians. Tradition 1. "Tea Party" In England there is a tradition of drinking tea six times a day 1 Cup of tea. The British Wake up at 6 -7 am, and drink tea in bed before washing and dressing. Tradition has arisen due to damp climate of England morning mists. A Cup of tea helps them to Wake up. 2 nd Cup of tea. After they Wake up, they go into the living room to eat Breakfast. For Breakfast the British drink tea with milk and eat more often, oatmeal, fish, or eggs and bacon. 3 rd Cup of tea. The second the English Breakfast (Lunch time) comes from 12. 00 to 14. 00 hours. At this time they also drink tea. 4 th Cup of tea. "Five-o-clock" is an English high tea at 17. 00, accompanied by tea and small snacks. 5 th Cup of tea. The dinner at the British comes very late at 1900 -2000, accompanied by tea ("High tea") and abundant food in the living room at a huge round table by the fireplace, where they talk. 6 th Cup of tea. After a late dinner, shortly before bedtime Brits can drink another Cup of tea. In Russia there is a tradition of tea drinking, but over time it has changed significantly. Before the tea was very expensive, and it could not afford it. Therefore, in Russia there were tea ceremony, which consisted in the ability to brew and serve tea to each of the guests received their portion of tea is of uniform strength. Tea is brewed in a samovar, and then drank from the cups and deep saucers together with jam and sugar. In our time it is not the ceremony, and the usual afternoon tea or a family Sabbath gatherings with cakes, pies, jams and candies.

Tradition 2. «Form of government» Monarchy In England, Queen Elizabeth the second President of Russia, Vladimirovich Putin.

Tradition 3. "Courtesy and poise" The British are polite and often say "Thank you" and "I'm sorry". They don't talk loudly on the street. They are not pushed in buses to take an empty seat, they buy tickets from place in queues at bus stops. The people of England do not shake hands when meeting each other, they don't show their emotions even in tragic situations. Unlike the British, the Russians are not very polite and more emotional, but very good-natured and hospitable. In ancient times Russian people, leaving the house, leaving the front door open and food ready for the stranger, and therefore were legends about the breadth of the Russian soul.

Tradition 4. “The Love of his house" The British love to be home. They say "My home is my castle, because they do not want what is happening at home, knew the neighbors. The British prefer to live in separate houses, built for one family. The center of the house is the fireplace, around which like to sit all family members and watch the fire, exchanging news of the day. On the mantelpiece are often clocks, mirrors or pictures. Russians love their home, but most often it is flat, and even more they love to invite people to visit or to go by, because they are more friendly and hospitable than the British. Russian people are more open.

Tradition 5. “The Love of gardens (English garden)" More causes feelings of an Englishman's garden. English gardens, the main style which is skilful imitation of the natural world created by human hands 'wildness', are the strongest national passion. The Russians didn't all have gardens, this is usually a cottage with a garden. In Russia, want to use the gardens in the first place, not for decoration, and for growing crops and produce a crop.

Tradition 6. "Love for animals" The British are very fond of Pets. They have approximately five million dogs, almost as many cats, 3 million parrots and other birds, fish in aquariums - and 1 million exotic Pets, such as reptiles. In the UK they have a special dog shops selling food, clothes and other things for dogs. There is a hairdressing salons for dogs and cemetery for dogs. In the UK Pets can send Christmas cards to your friends. There is a special of animals at airports. English people believe that they are the only nation on earth that is really good with animals. Russians also love animals, but unfortunately, in Russia, not everyone has the ability to contain the major representatives of the animal world. Most residents of Russia can afford small animals, such as cats, dogs, small rodents and birds. And care for the animals in our country not so common.

Tradition 7. "Left-hand traffic" About right hand drive and left hand movement in England know everything, so when crossing the street just in case, look in all directions. Drive on the left originates from the times of chivalry, when riders went on the left to the right hand, in which they held the weapon was instantly ready to strike traveling towards the enemy. In Russia, a right-hand traffic, the roadway must look first to the left, from moving vehicles, and, reaching the middle - right, not forgetting to look at what is happening around. Right-hand traffic in Russia has historically been the case in those days, when the streets went horseback rides. They had to keep to the right to avoid.

Tradition 8. "National sports" Entertainment Englishmen are also traditional. National sports is considered to be the Golf, cricket, tennis, Polo, fishing and Fox hunting. Cricket for the British - more than a game. The British play it every Sunday. If you really want to gain their trust, try to learn cricket rules. In ancient Russia the all, young and old, participated in the festivities and celebrations. In celebration, a rare day off work, people wanted to take a break from heavy work everyday, playing, competing, or just participating in the fun as spectators. But not only fun and entertainment serving games and military training before the battle. National sports Russians are rounders, towns and girevoy sport.

Tradition 9. “Talk about the weather" The Russians also talking about the weather, but for them it is not so important for the British. In Russia there is no such frequent fogs and rains, as the country is located on a large continent. Another weakness is English weather. Any English conversation revolves around this theme. The main problem is that the British are convinced that they have very bad weather determines many aspects of their lives and character. Nebula and raininess, depends primarily on a geographical location of England, as this island from all sides washed by the seas.

Tradition 10. "Strict (English) education" ¡ Children in England it is customary to keep in severity, and higher in the society you are, the more rigor. Not accidentally, apparently, the scout movement originated in the early twentieth century in England, and his slogan was "Be prepared!". Genuine Englishman should be ready for any difficulties at any moment. In Russia education is more democratic, parents are more lenient with their children and less restrictive.

Tradition 11. "Private boarding schools" Boys and girls in England very often attend private schools-boarding away from their parents, they only come home for the holidays. The tradition of study in these schools originated in the middle ages, when the British went to work in the colony and have left their children in schools-boarding. Girls learn in some boarding houses, boys on the other. Very rare. In Russia girls and boys live with their parents and learn together, usually in secondary schools. In recent years, also began to appear in private schools.

Tradition 12. «National costume in England Russia» ¡ Though England is a country with a rich national traditions, it is, strictly speaking, has no national costume. The most famous folk costumes are costumes of the dancers, dancing Morris. Russia has a rich tradition of diversity in national costume. Clothing in Russia was free, long and extraordinarily beautiful. The most elegant clothing was considered from red fabric.