What country are you from? How long have you lived in your region? - I am from Russia. I've been living there for 15 years., How many public holidays are celebrated in your country? - Major National Holidays are New Year Holiday, Orthodox Christmas day, Defender of the Fatherland Day,International Women's Day, Spring and Labour Day, Victory Day, Russia Day,Unity Day, What is the most popular public holiday in your country? - In the Soviet Union, this holiday was called the Day of International Solidarity of Workers and was devoted to workers’ struggle for their rights. In modern Russia, this day has lost its political overtones, so for most Russians it’s just the May holidays – a time for picnics and the opening of the summer season., What is your most favourite holiday and why? - My favorite holiday is New Year because we get two weeks of vacations. I can sit at home all day and watch my favorite TV programs., Is there any traditional festival in your country? How do people usually celebrate it? - The New Year is the first in calendar and in popularity. It will be true to say that now the New Year is a greater holiday than Christmas in Russia. Long before December 31 sparkling fir trees appear in the streets, shops, offices and houses, bringing the joy of festive preparations and hope for happy miracles in the coming New Year., What holiday or festival would you advise your foreign friend to take part in? Explain why. - Maslenitsa is a traditional Russian holiday. The idea is the similar with Brazilian and Venezian Carneval. The main aim of this celebration is to say goodbye to winter and welcome the spring.,

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