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Russian Souvenirs - Русские сувениры
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The words and phrases below will help you shopping for gifts in Russia.
Listen to the following words. Repeat them after speaker:
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сувенир |
souvenir |
сувенирный
магазин |
souvenir store |
универмаг |
department store, mall |
матрёшка |
wooden doll |
Палехская
шкатулка |
Palekh box |
Пасхальное
яйцо |
Easter egg cup (made of wood or stone) |
самовар |
samovar |
игрушка |
toy |
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Culture
Notes
- You will find many unique folk arts and crafts in Russia. Among
the most popular are matrioshka wooden dolls, egg
cups and lacquered miniature boxes made in the villages of Palekh,
Mstiora, Kholui, and Fedoskino. Scenes from Russian fairy tales,
historical and literary characters are painted on the miniature
boxes in glowing colors on a black-lacquered background. Often,
the smaller the box, the more valuable it is.
- If you wish to purchase a traditional Russian souvenir, it is
important to realize that the relatively high price on some items
(like egg cups, matrioshka wooden dolls or Palekh
boxes) reflects the fact that they are works of art. They are
usually crafted and painted by hand, not mass produced. To avoid
buying a fake, make sure that the item has a trademark and/or the
name of the artist underneath. Items decorated with a transfer
usually sold much cheaper.
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Матрёшка
Пасхальное яйцо
Палехская шкатулка
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Listen to the phrases you may here while shopping:
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1.
Вам помочь? |
How can I help you? |
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2.
Вот, пожалуйста, посмотрите. |
Here it is. Please take a look. |
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3.
Это ручная работа. |
This one is hand crafted. |
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Listen to the phrases you can use in a store. Repeat them after speaker:
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1.
Покажите, пожалуйста, эту
шкатулку. |
Show me, please, this little box. |
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Сколько это стоит? |
How much does it cost? |
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Скажите, это ручная работа? |
Tell me, is this a handicraft item? |
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Я это покупаю. |
I'll take this. (literally: I'm buying this) |
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5.
Спасибо, это не надо. |
Not this one, thank you. |
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Listening: Buying souvenirs/ Покупаем сувениры
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You will hear a dialogue between a tourist and a shop assistant. Read
the following questions before listening.
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1. Что хочет купить турист?
2. Что посоветовала продавщица?
3. В магазине есть самовар?
4. Что купил в магазине турист?
5. Сколько это стоит?
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Click on the speaker to listen and find out the answers to the
questions above.
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Writing:
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Try to write down this dialogue. Listen as many time as
you need.
After you have finished, click on the 
to check what you have written.
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Speaking: Покупаем сувениры
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Think of five questions you can ask shop assistant at a souvenir
store. Write them out. Memorize and ask these questions without looking at
your notes.
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