Представлено сочинение на английском языке Спорт в России/ Sport in Russia с переводом на русский язык.
| Sport in Russia | Спорт в России |
| Lots of people in the world are fond of sports and games. Some like keeping fit and healthy, some like doing sport to become more organized and disciplined, and some like sport because it’s a competitive activity. | Многие люди в мире любят спортивные состязания и игры. Некоторым нравится заботиться о своей фигуре и здоровье, некоторые любят заниматься спортом, чтобы стать более организованными и дисциплинированными, а некоторые любят спорт из-за соперничества. |
| Russian people are no exception. They also like different types of sport both doing them and watching. Moreover, sport has always been very popular in our country and there are hundreds of Olympic champions who come from Russia. Among them, Larisa Latynina, Lyubov Yegorova, Yevgeny Kafelnikov, Ilia Kulik, Elena Berezhnaya and many others. | Российский народ не является исключением. Они также любят различные виды спорта, как заниматься ими, так и смотреть их. Кроме того, спорт всегда был очень популярен в нашей стране, и существуют сотни олимпийских чемпионов, выходцев из России. Среди них, Лариса Латынина, Любовь Егорова, Евгений Кафельников, Илья Кулик, Елена Бережная и многие другие. |
| Nearly every Russian city has a number of stadiums, swimming-pools, tennis courts, skiing slopes, ice rinks, and many other sports facilities. | Почти каждый город России имеет ряд стадионов, бассейнов, теннисных кортов, горнолыжных трасс, катков и многих других спортивных сооружений. |
| Traditionally all sports in the country are divided into professional and amateur. Professional sportsmen take part in different important competitions and championships. Lots of world records in sports have been set by Russian sportsmen, especially by weightlifters, swimmers, gymnasts, figure skaters, tennis players, runners, jumpers and other professionals in their field. Apart from that, Russian sportsmen have won lots of gold, silver and bronze medals for their country in the Olympic Games. | Традиционно все виды спорта в стране делятся на профессиональные и любительские. Профессиональные спортсмены принимают участие в различных важных соревнованиях и чемпионатах. Многие мировые рекорды в спорте были установлены русскими спортсменами, особенно тяжелоатлетами, пловцами, гимнастами, фигуристами, теннисистами, бегунами, прыгунами и другими специалистами в своей области. Кроме того, российские спортсмены завоевали множество золотых, серебряных и бронзовых медалей для своей страны на Олимпийских играх. |
| Thanks to the growing popularity of sport, there appear more and more fitness centers, where not only professional sportsmen but also the amateurs can do yoga, aerobics and bodybuilding exercises. It’s useful fro every person, as it helps to keep fit and in good shape. Other amateurs prefer simply to ride a bicycle or roller-skate in the nearest parks. More expensive and risky activities, which are available for amateurs in Russia, include scuba-diving, horse-riding, car-racing, skiing and some other sports. | Благодаря растущей популярности спорта, появляется все больше и больше фитнес — центров, где не только профессиональные спортсмены, но и любители могут заниматься йогой, аэробикой и упражнениями бодибилдинга. Это полезно для каждого человека, так как помогает поддерживать себя здоровье и хорошую форму. Другие любители просто предпочитают кататься на велосипеде или роликовых коньках в ближайших парках. Более дорогие и рискованные мероприятия, доступные для любителей в России, включают подводное плавание, верховую езду, авто — гонки, катание на лыжах и другие виды спорта. |
Sports in Russia
Sport has always been popular in Russia. There are various sports societies and clubs in our country. Many of them take part in various international tournaments and are known all over the world.
World records were set by Russian athletes: weightlifters, gymnasts, swimmers, runners, figure skaters and many others. Our athletes take part in the Olympic Games and win many medals. In the past, it was not recognized that professional sport existed in our country. The official point of view was that the sport was completely amateurish. Today everyone knows that sport can be professional and a lot of money is involved in it.
Many Russians like to watch sports competitions in hockey, football, figure skating. Of course, watching sporting events and playing sports are two different things.
However, sports can be fun. It helps to stay fit and healthy. Going in for sports is becoming increasingly popular. Some people go to the gym once a month, while others do not miss a single workout. They are trying to find time to go to the pool or yoga. Many people run every morning.
In our country, there are many places where you can go in for sports. Someone takes riding lessons, someone plays tennis. In spring and summer, young people ride bicycles and roller skates in the parks.
Перевод
Спорт всегда был популярен в России. Есть разные спортивные общества и клубы в нашей стране. Многие из них принимают участие в разных международных турнирах и известны во всем мире.
Мировые рекорды были установлены российскими спортсменами: штангистами, гимнастами, пловцами, бегунами, фигуристами и многими другими. Наши спортсмены принимают участие в Олимпийских играх и выигрывают много медалей. В прошлом не признавалось, что профессиональный спорт существовал в нашей стране. Официальная точка зрения состояла в том, что спорт был полностью любительским. Сегодня все знают, что спорт может быть профессиональным и в нем участвуют большие деньги.
Многие россияне любят смотреть спортивные соревнования по хоккею, футболу, фигурному катанию. Конечно, смотреть спортивные мероприятия и заниматься спортом – это две разные вещи.
Однако спорт может приносить удовольствие. Он помогает оставаться в хорошей форме и быть здоровым. Заниматься спортом становится все более популярным. Некоторые люди ходят в спортивный зал раз в месяц, другие не пропускают ни одной тренировки. Они пытаются найти время, чтобы сходить в бассейн или на йогу. Многие люди бегают каждое утро.
В нашей стране есть много мест, где можно заняться спортом. Кто-то берет уроки верховой езды, кто-то занимается теннисом. Весной и летом молодые люди катаются в парках на велосипедах и роликовых коньках.
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Millions of people all over the world go in for sports. People in this country are sport-lovers, too. Many sports are popular in Russia, such as hockey, soccer, track-and-field, weightlifting, tennis, basketball, volleyball, figure-skating, cross-country skiing, swimming, shooting and many others. Sporting activities are a part of daily life in Russia. Most Russians growing up in the North, grow with outdoor winter sports and activities, such as skiing and skating. In all parts of Russia fishing is extremely popular. All water sports are wide-spread, including swimming, diving, sailing, water skiing, canoeing. In all schools there is a gym and a sports ground. Sports is a subject on the curriculum of all schools and universities.
Much attention is paid in this country to organized sports. There are different sporting societies and clubs in Russia. Many of them take part in different international tournaments and are known all over the world. A great number of our sportsmen participate in the Olympic Games. Russian athletes have won more medals than any other team in all Olympics since 1956. At the 1992 Barcelona Olympics the united teams of the former Soviet republics won 45 gold medals.
National and international matches are regularly held in Russia. They attract large numbers of fans. There is a lot of live broadcasting of matches and championships in this country. Many of them are televised live.
Topical Vocabulary
— to go in for sports
заниматься спортом
a sport-lover
любитель спорта
track-and-field
легкая атлетика
weightlifting
тяжелая атлетика
figure-skating
фигурное катание
cross-country skiing
лыжный кросс
sporting activities
физкультура
a part of daily life
часть повседневной жизни
outdoor sports and activities
спорт и физкультура на открытом воздухе
to be wide-spread
быть широко распространённым
a sports ground
спортивная площадка
a subject on the curriculum of smth.
предмет в программе чего-либо
— to pay much attention to smth.
уделять большое внимание чему-либо
organized sports
организованный спорт
sporting societies and clubs
спортивные общества и клубы
an international tournament
международные соревнования
to participate in the Olympic Games
принимать участие в Олимпийских играх
to win a medal
выиграть медаль
— to attract large numbers of fans
привлекать большое количество болельщиков
live broadcasting
прямая трансляция по радио
to be televised live
транслироваться по телевидению (о прямом репортаже)
Answer the questions:
- What sports do people in Russia go in for?
- What proves that much attention is paid to organized sports?
- Do Russians take part in the Olympics?
- Are there many fans in Russia?
Translate into English:
- Многие люди в России занимаются спортом и любят спорт.
- Многие виды спорта, такие, как легкая атлетика, футбол, хоккей, фигурное катание, плавание и другие, широко распространены в России.
- В каждой школе есть спортивный зал; школьники занимаются также спортом на открытом воздухе.
- Большое внимание уделяется водным видам спорта: прыжкам в воду, парусным гонкам, гребле на каноэ и т. д.
- Российские спортсмены принимают участие в международных чемпионатах и Олимпийских играх.
- Российские спортсмены завоевывали золотые, серебряные и бронзовые медали.
- Международные соревнования часто транслируются по радио и телевидению.
- Многие болельщики смотрят международные матчи, которые проводятся в России.
The biggest country in the world offers a striking variety of landscapes and weather conditions. Here you can find arctic zones, covered with ice and snow all-year round, huge virgin pine forests, inaccessible rugged mountains, endless plains and sandy beaches with lush subtropical vegetation. This diversity creates opportunities for almost all known sports activities – from swimming and watersports at the seaside through hiking and cycling along the roads that reach the horizon to skiing in all seasons in Siberia and the Caucasus Mountains. Cruising is also very attractive to tourists in Russia, as it allows them to explore some of the most beautiful and important cities and cultural sites in the world.
Hiking
Hiking is an enjoyable activity for both nature lovers and athletes, giving a unique chance to get close to nature and explore the vast country in an incomparable way. Russia has an abundance of hiking trails and paths that will satisfy every taste. Mount Elbrus is one of Russia’s favorite hiking trails, rising to more than 5,500 metres above sea level. The trail has two cable lifts and special permission has been needed since 2004. Due to the difficulty of the terrain, the hike is possible only if tourists are organised by a hiking club that provides an experienced and knowledgeable guide. The Kamchatka Peninsula is another breathtaking destination for hiking trips with Kronotsky Nature Reserve, the Geyser Valley and the active volcano Karymsky being the main points of interest. Other remarkable hiking routes in Russia include the mounts Iremel and Taganai in Southern Ural, the Khibiny Mountains located 150 kilometres north of the Polar Circle and numberless paths in the Siberian taiga.
Cycling
Russia provides a wide range of cycling opportunities for tourists of all tastes and physical conditions. The enormous country has a network of cycling trails, but more common is travelling on two wheels using the roads with less traffic in the countryside — especially east of Ural. Two of the Eurovelo international cycle routes pass through Russian territory. The Capitals Route starts in Moscow and leaves Russia near the town of Smolensk, heading for Galway in Ireland. The Baltic Sea Cycle Route is a closed circuit along the coast of the Baltic Sea and passes through St Petersburg and its surroundings. There are some attractive tours that deserve attention, like the 650 kilometre-long Golden Ring to the northeast of Moscow and the tour of Karelia. Apart from biking pleasure, they provide encounters with Russian culture, history and architecture.
Swimming
Russia has an extremely long coastline, but only a negligible part of it is suitable for swimming or other watersports. The Black Sea coast in the southwestern end of the country has been the leading seaside holiday destination from the time of the USSR, when the elite of the country used it as a place for summer relaxation. Today, the region, with its centre Sochi, is far from its old fame and glamour, but is still the major Russian seaside resort. Swimming conditions are very good with high water temperatures and the saltines being twice lower than in the ocean. Countless swimming opportunities are available in the interior in the country – clean lakes and rivers with sandy beaches and copious public swimming pools and aqua parks in larger cities. Typically, the main Russian activity is ice diving – one of the most extreme activities known. It can be practised in the White Sea, which is always covered with at least a one metre crust of ice. Specialised diving clubs organise the dives and provide everything necessary.
Cruising
Russia is among the most attractive cruising destinations worldwide. Hundreds of different itineraries are available along the Baltic Sea, Black Sea, Volga River and the dense network of canals and waterways, especially in the European part of the country. A truly unforgettable experience is the 13-day cruise from Moscow to St Petersburg aboard the luxurious cruise ship «The White Nights» along the Imperial Russian Waterways. The Peter Tchaikovsky Cruise from Moscow to Perm is a great adventure for music experts. Cruises from Moscow to Rostov and around Kamchatka and the Kuril Islands are also worth experiencing.
Rafting
Rafting trips in Russia will give you the chance to explore the landscape along some of the most beautiful waterways to be found in this country. The trips are typically hosted in remote wilderness areas with limited access, including Karelia, the Altai Mountains, parts of Siberia, and the Lake Baikal region. Most of them are suitable for both keen beginners and skilled rafters. Rafting tours are organised by local adventure travel agencies, which often combine rafting with other extreme activities, such as canoeing and canyoning, to provide tourists a never-ending adrenaline rush.
Skiing
Russia has great potential for a skiing holidays. The country boasts more than 100 ski areas of various type and quality. In response to the increasing demand, a few first-class ski centres with modern facilities have been built. Mount Elbrus offers the highest peak and year-around skiing. The peaks can be reached by cable car or helicopter, making easy access to amazing heights. Cheget is another very popular ski resort. Located in the Caucasus Mountains it has five runs that challenge even the most experienced skiers. The Volen Sport Park is also a great place for skiing and is only 60 kilometers from Moscow. There are six slopes catering to different needs, as well as elevators and equipment hire. Southern Ural and the Baikal Lake region offer perfect off-piste and cross-country skiing.
Golf
Golf is a relatively new leisure activity in Russia, but is rapidly gaining popularity. The country has many suitable locations for this game – endless plains and fields, green forests and crystal-clear lakes create an attractive setting for playing golf. There are numerous golf courses where keen golfers can pursue their passion while enjoying the fascinating Russian nature. The most famous clubs that provide excellent courses, equipment, lessons and accommodation are the Moscow City Golf Club, the Le Meridian Moscow Country Club and the Moscow Golf Club in Krylatskoe. Professional golf tournaments are held here, like the Russian Open, as a part of the European Tour.
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Спорт в России — Sport in Russia
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Sport in Russia has always been popular. Perhaps more then a half of Russians have tried some kind of sport in their childhood. Some of them even in several types. |
Спорт в России всегда был и остается популярным. Наверное, более половины русских в детстве пробовали себя в каком-либо виде спорта. А кто-то даже в нескольких видах.|
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So which sports are better developed in Russia? Here can be seen the following pattern. Russia, as a rule, has good results in classical kinds of sport. This is in some ways connected with the period of Soviet Union when big attention was paid to physical education of the youth. But the lessons of Soviet school didn’t go without any influence. |
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Quite often foreign sportsmen, lead by Russian trainers, appear on world level competitions. Also often you can see Russian sportsmen fighting of medals for other countries. That of course upsets Russian supporters. But they have already learnt to treat this with humour. There are many jokes about it. For example when you watch international competitions you hear that the trainers and the sportsmen easily understand each other because they all speak Russian. |
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In modern kinds of sport Russians lag behind their contenders a little. We can refer here curling, springboard jumping etc. Frankly speaking some Russians still can’t see these activities as a serious kinds of sport. But the situation has been changing nowadays. |
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Actually, a healthy way of life is again coming into fashion in Russia today. That is why people have started to take an interest in sport. Even those who perceived it only as something that they could watch on TV, now come to gyms and swimming pools. That is why Russians are beginning to open to new kinds of sport. Let’s hope that this will reflect in results of different level competitions. |
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Tennis has a large popularity. Some people connect that with the fact that this sport was a hobby of Russian ex-president Boris Yeltsin. Today Russian tennis players are famous all over the world. Sharapova, Kurnikova, Kafelnikov, Miskina are only the best known Russian tennis players. They play wonderfully at Wimbledon and other competitions. |
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Ice-hockey is another one successful sport in the country. The Russian team takes worthy places in competitions. The traditions of Soviet school are kept here too. Though unfortunately it isn’t as strong as in the past. In USSR there was a period when hockey team won 9 world championships in a row. Furthermore, there are only 2 hockey players which became championship winners 10 times. These are Russian sportsmen Alexander Rogulin and of course Vladislav Tretyak. Nowadays there are also good players in Russian hockey. Many of them train in NHL. |
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Another sport which is widespread in the country is football. It’s strange but in Russia there are still many amateurs of this game. But unfortunately there are only few professionals. Russians have already thought up a lot of jokes about their football team. The fact is that Russia hasn’t got any prizes in this kind of sport for a long time. Some people even think it is remediless. Although football matches are always broadcasted on central TV and find their spectators. |
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An interesting peculiarity of Russian football is its multinational compound. Spartak, TsSKA, Zenit, Locomotive are names of best known football clubs. But if you listen to the information about the team compound in the start of the match it’s not very likely that there will be a half of Russian players there. Maybe that is one of the problems of Russian football. Perhaps it’s difficult for players just to understand each other. And football needs playing in a command. |
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And of course the favorite sport of many women is figure skating. This is a very beautiful show. And here Russia is still the leader. Though it has had very worthy rivals in the last years. For example Chinese sportsmen who to my mind have good perspective. But don’t forget about Russian figure skaters. Today they are favorites at any competition. Besides figure skating is quickly getting popularity in the country. New ice rinks are opened, parents take their children to sport schools. |
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Actually many kinds of sport are popular in Russia. Both on a professional level and on an amateur one. Ski sport and volleyball are good examples here. |
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We should say some words about Russian supporters. Here we can call it a kind of sport too. The sense of empathy is inherent to Russians. The team spirit lives in them. That is why they are always ready to root with pleasure for their compatriots. Russians prepare for going and supporting their favorite team in advance. They buy flags which sometimes achieve great sizes. On the scarves, caps and even on paces – everywhere it’ll be possible to see the colours of Russian flag. |
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When you watch the competitions of the international level on TV then you’ll here through the voice of commentator the tribunes scanning “Rossya! Rossya!”. And no matter where the match takes places in Russia or in 1000 km from it you’ll anyway hear this. Russians are ready to overcome big distance to see the performance of their sportsmen. |
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Maybe that is strange but cheerleading in Russia is absent. Only for last years under the influence of American films this idea has started to get into the youth’s heads. So I think this kind of sport will soon develop here too. |
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