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Народы и языки России

Peoples and Languages of Russia

A short text about Russia’s ethnic groups, native languages, traditions and ways to discover other cultures.

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В России живёт много разных народов: русские, татары, башкиры, чеченцы, чуваши и многие другие.

Many different ethnic groups live in Russia: Russians, Tatars, Bashkirs, Chechens, Chuvash people and many others.

У каждого народа есть свои традиции, праздники, язык и любимые блюда.

Each ethnic group has its own traditions, holidays, language and favourite dishes.

У многих народов есть своя родная земля.

Many ethnic groups have their own homeland.

Например, Татарстан — родная земля татар, Башкортостан — башкир, а Чечня — чеченцев.

For example, Tatarstan is the homeland of the Tatars, Bashkortostan of the Bashkirs, and Chechnya of the Chechens.

Но сегодня люди этих народов живут и в других городах и регионах.

But today, people from these ethnic groups also live in other cities and regions.

В некоторых семьях дома говорят на родном языке, а с друзьями — по-русски.

In some families, people speak their native language at home and Russian with friends.

В разных местах можно услышать разные языки, попробовать традиционные блюда и узнать интересные обычаи.

In different places, you can hear different languages, try traditional dishes and learn about interesting customs.

В Россию также приезжают люди из других стран.

People from other countries also come to Russia.

Одни учатся в университетах, другие путешествуют, посещают музеи и знакомятся с местной жизнью.

Some study at universities, while others travel, visit museums and get to know local life.

Иногда, чтобы узнать другую культуру, достаточно попробовать новое блюдо, услышать незнакомую песню или выучить всего одно слово на другом языке.

Sometimes, all it takes to learn about another culture is to try a new dish, hear an unfamiliar song or learn just one word in another language.

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