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In addition to the traditional symbols as the
coat-of arm, flag and anthem, each country has a
number of other national symbols that denote country-specific history,
culture and life.
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Red Square
Red Square is the main square of
our country. It hosts military parades, demonstrations and other
important events. In the old days, Red Square looked different and it was a market place.
Here on 7,November of 1941, the annual parade in honor of the 24th anniversary of the October revolution was held despite the active offensive of the Nazis.
Here on 24 June 1945 there was a Victory Parade where victorious people carried Nazi banners and threw them at the foot of the Mausoleum as a sign of complete defeat of the invaders.
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The Kremlin
Old Russian cities were started with
the Kremlin which means the fortress. The Kremlin needed
to protect the population from enemies, the Kremlin was the place where government and noble people lived. The site on which the Moscow Kremlin stands is called the Borovitsky hill.
The Moscow Kremlin as we know it now, dates back to the late 15th century. It was built by Italian masters. The Kremlin has 20 towers, and each of them has its own history and destiny. The walls of the Kremlin is from 8 to 19 m, and their total length is 2235 m.
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THE KREMLIN CHIMES
One of 20 towers, the
Spasskaya, has a world famous clock-chimes.
It`s a
huge astronomical clock: its face has a diameter of 6 m, and each digit is 72 cm high.
Russia has changed a lot for the last century – the rulers, the system of government, but the clock on the Spasskaya tower still sounds, and it is difficult to imagine Russia without this symbol.
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WHITE BIRCH
Russia is a country of birches.
Birch has
always been considered a symbol of Russia, symbol of
spirituality, prosperity and longevity.
The word "birch" came about the 7th century and comes from the verb "to protect".
In pagan times the ancient Slavs worshiped the deity who was considered the mother of all spirits - The Keeper. The Keeper was a symbol of fertility, and the protector of the people.
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WHITE BIRCH
A birch became a symbol of
Russia, thanks to Sergey Esenin. In his poems, a
birch was associated with his native land, with the homeland, with Russian Countryside.
« White birch»
Just below my window
Stands a birch-tree white,
Under snow in winter
Gleaming silver brightOn the fluffy branches
Sparkling in a row
Dangle pretty tassels
Of the purest snow.There the birch in silence
Slumbers all day long
And the snow gleams brightly
In the golden sun.
And the dawn demurely
Going on its rounds
With a silver mantle
Decks again the boughs.
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MATRYOSHKA
Russian matryoshka is probably the most popular
national souvenir. The toy got its name from the
common name Matryona, or Matryoshka.
At first these dolls depicted a simple country girls painted in bright sundresses and headscarves. It`s a complex product
carved from lime wood on a lathe.
Russian nesting dolls are very famous abroad. This is one of the most popular Russian souvenirs.
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BEAR
The bear is another unofficial symbol of Russia.
This is one of the largest
predators of the planet.
It's just strong, powerful, cunning, and fierce. The apparent awkwardness can be extremely turned into agility. The bear is a symbol both of kindness and rage.
Russians are compared with bears, on one hand, because of their slowness and kindness, and on the other hand because of their ability to stand up for themselves.
Therefore the bear was chosen as a symbol of The Olympic Games in 1980.
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Troika
Troika was a traditional Russian transport in which
3 horses drew sleighs, carts, or covered wagons. It
was a well known lively fun and the fastest method of movement that caused vivid emotions .
After all, everyone knows the phrase of N. V. Gogol: "What Russian does not love fast driving?".
Troika has become a worthy symbol of Russia, representing Russian daring and mysterious soul.
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Russia – my great country
You will not grasp
her with your mind
Or cover with a common label,
For
Russia is one of a kind –
Believe in her, if you are able...
by Tyutchev